Systematic review shows increased adoption of smart irrigation systems in smallholder farmers, suggesting improvements in productivity and resource management.
Key Points
The review aims to analyze the adoption of smart irrigation systems among smallholder farmers in coastal Mozambique.
Conducted a systematic review of studies from 2002 to present.
Utilized multiple databases including Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
Focused on predefined inclusion criteria related to smart irrigation systems adoption.
Identified over 30% implementation rate of smart irrigation systems among surveyed farms.
Highlighted perceived benefits such as improved water use efficiency and reduced labor costs.
Observed variability in the implementation of systems across different regions and farmer groups.