Understanding Alternatives to Tobacco Production in Kenya: A Qualitative Analysis at the Sub-National Level.

ABSTRACT: Tobacco is a key cash crop for many farmers in Kenya, although there is a variety of challenges associated with tobacco production. This study seeks to understand alternatives to tobacco production from the perspective of government officials, extension officers, and farmers at the sub-national level (Migori, Busia, and Meru) in Kenya. The study analyzes data from qualitative key-informant interviews with government officials and extension officers (n = 9) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with farmers (n = 5). Data were coded according to pre-identified categories derived from the research aim, namely, opportunities and challenges of tobacco farming and alternative crops, as well findings that illustrate the policy environment that shapes the agricultural context in these regions. We hig

SUBMITTER: Clark M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7143228 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature