Agriculture and Livestock Motivations and Barriers Study | Amalima Loko Study Report

The Amalima Loko program is a five-year USAID/ Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)-funded Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) designed to improve food and nutrition security in Zimbabwe through increased food access and sustainable watershed management. The program is implemented in Matabeleland North by a consortium led by CNFA and comprised of the Organization of Rural Associations for Progress, Dabane Water Workshops, The Manoff Group, International Medical Corps, and Mercy Corps

As part of its Refine and Implement Phase, Amalima Loko studied why farmers choose to adopt (or not adopt) new agriculture and/or livestock practices and technologies. Understanding the motivations and barriers behind farmers’ decisions about new practices will help the program tailor its strategies and interventions and, ultimately, increase the uptake of improved practices. Amalima Loko conducted the study in two project districts in northwestern Zimbabwe, Binga and Lupane.