Information gaps, high costs blocking solar tech uptake among smallholder farmers
A study by Makerere University indicates that smallholder farmers in Uganda are failing to adopt solar-powered agricultural technologies due to high costs and lack of information. Despite government subsidies, the barrier to entry remains too high for most farmers.
Why it matters
Addressing the adoption gap for clean energy in agriculture is essential for improving food security and economic productivity in developing nations.
A two-year study by Makerere University in collaboration with the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) has revealed low uptake of low-carbon technologies among smallholder farmers in Central Uganda.
The article relies on academic research findings to explain economic and social barriers to technology adoption.
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