Bridging knowledge systems synergies gaps and drivers of Indigenous and scientific knowledge integration for sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia
Summary. Ethiopian farmers rarely integrate indigenous knowledge with scientific agriculture, despite potential benefits. The study of 197 farmers found that social networks, belief in indigenous knowledge, contact with agricultural extension agents, and religious participation all strengthen integration. Formal education actually discourages it by emphasizing only modern science. The researchers recommend revitalizing extension services and creating community platforms that combine both knowledge systems into agricultural policy.
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Tesfaye, S. K., Kebede, S. A., Tariku, G. D., Getahun, A. A., Biza, T. D., & Abebaw, B. G.. (2025). Bridging knowledge systems synergies gaps and drivers of Indigenous and scientific knowledge integration for sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia. Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02295-2
Tesfaye, Senait Kehali, et al. “Bridging knowledge systems synergies gaps and drivers of Indigenous and scientific knowledge integration for sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia.” Discover Sustainability, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02295-2.
Tesfaye, Senait Kehali, Sinkie Alemu Kebede, Getasew Daru Tariku, Abebaw Abebe Getahun, Tarekegn Derbib Biza, and Birhanu Gebeyehu Abebaw. 2025. “Bridging knowledge systems synergies gaps and drivers of Indigenous and scientific knowledge integration for sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia.” Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02295-2.
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- DOI
- 10.1007/s43621-025-02295-2
- Countries
- Ethiopia
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- indigenous-innovation, food-systems, policy, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-29