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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Clim.
Sec. Climate Adaptation
Volume 7 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fclim.2025.1456328
This article is part of the Research Topic Climate change mitigation strategies for sustainable crop production in sub-Saharan Africa View all 6 articles

Trend Analysis of Climate Change and Effect of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices the case of Humbo Woreda, Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia

Provisionally accepted
Mefekir Woldegebriel Tessema Mefekir Woldegebriel Tessema *
  • Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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    This study investigates the trends of climate change and evaluates the effects of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices in Humbo Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia. The findings reveal a significant increase in temperature and irregular rainfall patterns, adversely impacting agricultural productivity. The research employed a mixed-method approach, gathering data from household surveys, focus group discussions, and field observations. Key CSA practices adopted by smallholder farmers include agroforestry, soil and water conservation, and integrated soil fertility management. These practices were reported to enhance food security indicators, with 85% of respondents noting improved income and 80% recognizing increased consumption since adopting CSA methods. Despite these positive outcomes, challenges such as low adoption rates and implementation barriers persist. This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to expand CSA adoption, improve farmer capacity, and address environmental vulnerabilities.Policymakers and stakeholders are encouraged to foster environments that support sustainable agricultural practices.

    Keywords: Adoption, Climate change. Climate Smart Agriculture, Ethiopia, Smallholder farmers, Rainfall trends

    Received: 28 Jun 2024; Accepted: 17 Jan 2025.

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    * Correspondence: Mefekir Woldegebriel Tessema, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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