Abstract
Soil degradation is a major problem in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Burkina Faso. To maintain or improve soil productivity levels and limit Water losses, especially with rainfall variability, adaptation strategies have been developed that focus on water and Soil Conservation techniques (WSC). Although their agronomic benefits have been proven, adoption rates for these techniques are generally low, particularly among cotton farmers in Bam province. The main objective of this study is to identify the socioeconomic and institutional determinants of the adoption of WSC among cotton farmers in Bam. The data used for our study were collected as part of the Semi-Arid Resilience Promotion Project (SARP) from cotton producers in the province. A probit model was used to analyze the factors that determine the adoption of WSC in Bam cotton producers. The results show that variables such as early warning, group membership, smartphone ownership, and cotton income positively influence the likelihood of producers adopting WSC techniques. On the other hand, technical assistance and access to the pesticide have a negative influence on the adoption of WSC by Bam cotton producers.
Highlights
Burkina Faso is located in the semi-arid sub-region of West Africa, called the Sahel
The main objective of this study is to identify the socioeconomic and institutional determinants of the adoption of water and Soil Conservation techniques (WSC) among cotton farmers in Bam
A probit model was used to analyze the factors that determine the adoption of WSC in Bam cotton producers
Summary
Burkina Faso is located in the semi-arid sub-region of West Africa, called the Sahel. The climatic conditions delineating the extent of agricultural practices and the changes in rainfall patterns have a definite impact on agricultural ecosystems and average yields Their impacts on agriculture are inevitable and raise the issue of adaptation, which is an emergency for Burkina Faso in terms of its vulnerability to climate variability. In the Sudano-Sahelian cotton zone of Cameroon, agriculture is perceived as a major factor of environmental degradation and more as promoting soil erosion which is a phenomenon characterized by the detachment of soil particles from their initial location. Their transport and deposition by water or wind have the direct consequence of soil degradation [2] [3]. 50% of the Earth’s surface is affected by anthropogenic processes of soil degradation
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