Farmers Behaviour Survey Questionnaire Instrument: Behaviour of Tunisian Smallholder Farmers Towards Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Under Crop Livestock Integrated Systems (CLCA)

Abstract

In the framework of the IFAD funded CLCA Project, ICARDA and its National Partners – in Tunisia – are embarking a study to understand the barriers to adoption of Conservation Agriculture under Crop-Livestock (CLCA) integrated systems in Tunisia. Whilst literature is replete with information on the benefits of CLCA improved technologies and specifically its ability to strike the balance between the crop and livestock components, the adoption of such improved technologies remains low and not within the expectations of the different stakeholders. The study therefore seeks to understand some of the barriers to adoption. The findings from this study will help decision makers and extension program planners to accelerate the adoption process and consequently conduct a rigorous assessment of its impact relative to the effectiveness and efficiency of the extension delivery process for CLCA improved technologies.