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Branca, G. and Perelli, C. (2020) ‘Clearing the Air’: Common Drivers of Climate-Smart Smallholder Food Production in Eastern and Southern Africa. Journal of Cleaner Production, 270, Article ID: 121900.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121900

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• TITLE: Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices by Maize Farmers in Southern Senegal: Levers, Obstacles and Challenges

  AUTHORS: Saboury Ndiaye, Mamadou Ndiaye, Philomene Agueno Sambou, Landing Diedhiou, Boubacar Camara, Thierno Abdoucadry Diallo, Cheikh Kâ, Mamadou Lamine Diallo, Fatima Guissé

  KEYWORDS: Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices, Climate Change, Obstacles, Enabling Factors, Maize Growers

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Ecology, Vol.15 No.10, October 29, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This paper surveys 300 maize-growing households in Kolda, Senegal, to assess their perception of climate risks and the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. Using the SCCRPI, RII, WAI, and PCI indices, the authors find that rising temperatures, drought, and reduced rainfall are the main perceived hazards, while drill seeding, crop rotation, and recommended fertilizer use are the most common CSA measures. Key adoption drivers are food security, yield, and income gains, whereas limited credit access, weak market outlets, and scant government support are the main obstacles. The study recommends stronger extension, capacity building, and financial support to scale CSA practices.