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	The role of indigenous knowledge (IK) in adaptation to drought by agropastoral smallholder farmers in Uganda
	David, Mfitumukiza 1,6; Bernard, Barasa 2; Anthony, Egeru 3; Michael, Mbogga S.4; James, Wokadala 5; Andrew, Ahabwe 5; Stephen, Kasajja 3; Zakia, Namususwa 4; Claire, Nabatta 2
通讯作者	Bernard, Barasa
来源期刊	INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
ISSN	0972-5938
EISSN	0975-1068
出版年	2020
卷号	19 期号:1 页码:44-52
英文摘要	Majority of agro pastoral smallholder farmers in developing countries are characterised by low pay status, high illiteracy levels and are tied to cultural beliefs and spirits. These drawbacks have led them into using more indigenous knowledge as a way of adapting to droughts. This study explored the contribution of IK in enhancing farmer's resilience to drought in crop and livestock production systems in semi-arid areas. The objectives were: (i) to examine the agro pastoral farmer's perceptions of drought indicators and associated impacts and (ii) determinants for the adoption of indigenous knowledge drought adaptation responses. Socio-economic data was collected using oral interviews. The farmers (240) were selected using random sampling procedures and subjected to structured questionnaires and key informant guides. This study highlights that the droughts experienced were perceived to be more severe, recurrent and pervasive but also erratic. The IK drought signs were: flowering of wild plants, blowing of strong winds and appearance of flying and crawling insects. In crop-based systems, droughts reduced yields, caused plant stunted growth, increased incidences of diseases and invasive weed species. In livestock, droughts reduced surface water levels, lowered milk and beef yields, and increased diseases. The farmers reacted to droughts by practicing indigenous agro forestry, mulching, changing planting time, crop rotation and hoeing of trenches to control fires and pests/diseases. They also took their animals to wetlands for foraging and drew water for animals to drink. The uptake of IK drought adaptation practices was related to: household size, personal farming life experience, gender and age of the agro pastoral farmers. Therefore, employing IK drought adaptation responses is an important step towards increasing the resilience of agro pastoral smallholder farmers but also the conservation of IK for forthcoming generations.
英文关键词	Adoption Agro pastoral smallholder farmers Drought Indigenous knowledge Uganda
类型	Article
语种	英语
国家	Uganda
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:000504883300004
WOS关键词	LIVELIHOOD SECURITY ; ADI COMMUNITY
WOS类目	Plant Sciences
WOS研究方向	Plant Sciences
EI主题词	2020-01-01
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/312045
作者单位	1.Makerere Univ, Dept Geog Geoinformat & Climat Sci, POB 7062, Kampala, Uganda; 2.Kyambogo Univ, Dept Geog & Social Studies, POB 1, Kyambogo, Uganda; 3.Makerere Univ, Dept Environm Management, POB 7062, Kampala, Uganda; 4.Makerere Univ, Dept Forestry Biodivers & Tourism, POB 7062, Kampala, Uganda; 5.Makerere Univ, Dept Appl Stat & Planning, POB 7062, Kampala, Uganda; 6.Makerere Univ, Ctr Climate Change Res & Innovat, POB 7062, Kampala, Uganda
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	David, Mfitumukiza,Bernard, Barasa,Anthony, Egeru,et al. The role of indigenous knowledge (IK) in adaptation to drought by agropastoral smallholder farmers in Uganda[J],2020,19(1):44-52.
APA	David, Mfitumukiza.,Bernard, Barasa.,Anthony, Egeru.,Michael, Mbogga S..,James, Wokadala.,...&Claire, Nabatta.(2020).The role of indigenous knowledge (IK) in adaptation to drought by agropastoral smallholder farmers in Uganda.INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE,19(1),44-52.
MLA	David, Mfitumukiza,et al."The role of indigenous knowledge (IK) in adaptation to drought by agropastoral smallholder farmers in Uganda".INDIAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE 19.1(2020):44-52.