Abstract
Uganda’s agricultural sector contributes the highest to its emissions. Low-carbon agricultural technologies are hence an indispensable fragment of Uganda’s energy transition. However, the uptake of these technologies is low, and lack of information, affordability, and financing mechanisms are often cited as key barriers to adoption.
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can play a central role in driving the uptake of low-carbon agricultural technologies. The highest proportion of Uganda’s MSMEs are engaged in the agricultural sector. Through the use of innovative and inclusive business models, MSMEs can promote the adoption of agricultural technologies.
Evidence on demand for low-carbon agricultural technology is scanty. Existing studies mainly use cross-sectional methods.
This trial seeks to assess the impact of dissemination of information on benefits from use, and on available government financing through partner MSMEs to potential users, on the adoption of low-carbon agricultural technology.