Perception of farmer towards climate change and associated proposed agriculture strategies

Abstract

Climate change is widely acknowledged as a prominent obstacle that significantly impacts agricultural productivity and the wellbeing of individuals. Farmers bear the brunt of the impact since they must consistently adapt to changes in climate. Questionnaire surveys were conducted in Bhopal, India to ascertain farmers' perspectives of climate change and its implications. The research was conducted out in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. M.P. possesses a range of meteorological conditions, soils, and a variable cropping pattern. This study utilises cross-sectional household survey data collected from farmers residing in Bhopal. The study employed a multi-stage sampling process to choose respondent houses for the sample. Ultimately, the study's sample size was established at 97 household heads. The study employed quantitative data. Data collection was conducted using household surveys. The researchers employed both structured and unstructured questionnaires to examine the farmers' impression of climate change. Given the nature of their work, researchers asked the farmers who took part in it what they thought about climate change. The findings imply that a variety of factors, including age, level of learning, and prior agrarian expertise, influence farmers’ perceptions of global warming.

Keywords

• agriculture
• global warming
• climatic conditions
• strategies
• hypothesis