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DOI	10.1080/14735903.2023.2285161
	Development of an integrated assessment framework for agroforestry technologies: assessing sustainability, barriers, and impacts in the semi-arid region of Dodoma, Tanzania
	Awoke, Mahlet D.; Hafner, Johannes; Kimaro, Anthony A.; Lana, Marcos A.; Loehr, Katharina; Sieber, Stefan
通讯作者	Awoke, MD
来源期刊	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
ISSN	1473-5903
EISSN	1747-762X
出版年	2023
卷号	21 期号:1
英文摘要	Land degradation continues to be a major concern for agriculture in developing countries, including Tanzania. Agroforestry is one solution that benefits food production and reduces land degradation. However, various challenges hinder its widespread adoption. This study uses an integrated assessment framework, combining MESMIS (an indicator-based sustainability assessment framework) and ScalA (a scaling-up assessment tool), to evaluate sustainability and constraints to the widespread implementation of agroforestry in semi-arid Tanzania. The main goals are to: 1) identify existing agroforestry technologies adopted by smallholder farmers; 2) evaluate farmers' perception of sustainability regarding each technology's environmental, economic, and social impact; and 3) identify constraints related to the widespread adoption. Results show that farmers consider the following four technologies as the most sustainable: (i) tied ridge + tree intercropping; (ii) contour planting + tree intercropping; (iii) Chololo pits + tree intercropping; and (iv) tree intercropping alone. The findings indicate that, although farmers perceive the technologies positively, adoption is also influenced by local climate, socio-economic status, and institutional factors. The study highlights that a positive perception alone cannot ensure widespread adoption, emphasizing the importance of considering contextual factors. Further testing and application of the proposed framework in similar and comparative settings is encouraged as it provides valuable guidance when evaluating different agroecosystems holistically.
英文关键词	Agroforestry impact assessment framework farmers' perception soil and water conservation sustainability
类型	Article
语种	英语
开放获取类型	gold
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:001112870600001
WOS关键词	ASSESSMENT TOOLS ; AGRICULTURE ; CHALLENGES ; ADOPTION ; FARMERS ; SYSTEMS
WOS类目	Agriculture, Multidisciplinary ; Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
WOS研究方向	Agriculture ; Science & Technology - Other Topics
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/396960
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Awoke, Mahlet D.,Hafner, Johannes,Kimaro, Anthony A.,et al. Development of an integrated assessment framework for agroforestry technologies: assessing sustainability, barriers, and impacts in the semi-arid region of Dodoma, Tanzania[J],2023,21(1).
APA	Awoke, Mahlet D.,Hafner, Johannes,Kimaro, Anthony A.,Lana, Marcos A.,Loehr, Katharina,&Sieber, Stefan.(2023).Development of an integrated assessment framework for agroforestry technologies: assessing sustainability, barriers, and impacts in the semi-arid region of Dodoma, Tanzania.INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY,21(1).
MLA	Awoke, Mahlet D.,et al."Development of an integrated assessment framework for agroforestry technologies: assessing sustainability, barriers, and impacts in the semi-arid region of Dodoma, Tanzania".INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY 21.1(2023).