Farm-level adaptation to climate change in Western Bangladesh: An analysis of adaptation dynamics, profitability and risks

Kabir, Md. Jahangir; Alauddin, Mohammad; Crimp, Steven

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.02.026

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“…Similar adaptation measures have been known to practise at farm-level in a recent study by Kabir et al (2017). Changes in cultivation practices such as water conservation methods, changes in sowing time and introduction of cash crops have already been reported (Poudel et al, 2017).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 57%

Changing Trends in Cultivation Practices and Adoption of Climate Adaptive Farming in Eastern Nepal

Dahal

Raut

Gurung

et al. 2018

SAR

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Climate change impacts are likely to affect the agricultural production leading to further food insecurity. In this context, the trend of cereal production with climate variables was studied in order to understand the linkages between climate change and crop productivity. The study was conducted in three districts of Sagarmatha zone, namely Solukhumbu (mountain region), Okhaldhunga (hill region) and Saptari (Terai region) representing three ecological zones in Nepal. A household survey (295 households), focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used to collect data on the history of the cultivation systems, varieties of crop grown, trends on crop yield, and adaptation to climate change. Results showed farmers' introduction of high yielding varieties of crops and vegetables due to economic benefit, while traditional varieties are no longer cultivated. The infestation of pest attack is increasingly seen since two decades, while few pests were reported to be disappeared. Although majority of farmers in Saptari and Okhaldhunga districts used pesticides as per the prescribed doses, pesticide use is still random in Solukhumbu district. The multiple comparisons of means showed that there is a significant difference in the average production of rice and maize since 30 years until recently (p<0.05) in these three districts. The average production of rice, maize and wheat increased with decreasing average annual temperature and rainfall in Saptari district since 30 years. In contrast, in Okhaldhunga and Solukhumbu districts, the average production of three cereal crops increased with increasing average annual temperature and rainfall. With the late arrival of the monsoon, farmers have adopted coping strategies particularly for rice cultivation through occasional shift in crop planting dates and selection of shorter duration crop varieties that can be harvested early.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 57%

Changing Trends in Cultivation Practices and Adoption of Climate Adaptive Farming in Eastern Nepal

Dahal

Raut

Gurung

et al. 2018

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“…The perceived severity was higher in the case of the Akha community. With changing climatic conditions, farmers are required to change their agricultural practices to adapt to the changing context [27]. In DMS, such a phenomenon has been perceived by the respondents as discussed above.…”

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confidence: 99%

Adaptation to Climate Change by Rural Ethnic Communities of Northern Thailand

Shrestha

Chaweewan²,

Arunyawat³

2017

Climate

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Northern Thailand has been experiencing the impact of climate change due to its fragile agro-ecosystem, inhabited by a resource-poor population. The study, conducted in a mountainous landscape of Doi Mae Salong area in Northern Thailand, explores the farmers' perceptions of climate change, its impact on farming, and adaptation measures undertaken by the two ethnic communities in the area for coping with climate change impacts. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire survey of ninety farm households using the recall approach for the past twenty years. The findings suggest that the farmers have perceived the change in climate pattern of the study area, and its negative impact on farming. Farm households have been trying to cope with the impacts by adapting to alternate farming options and practices using traditional techniques. The impact was perceived to be higher in the community living at higher elevation compared to those at lower elevation. Although autonomous adaptation is occurring in the area, the vulnerability of farm households to the impact of climate change still exists in terms of the lack of knowledge and financial resources.

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“…Other studies (Ferdous and Islam, 2008;Kabir et al, 2017a;Ferdous et al, 2016) have also reported that homestead gardens and diversified farming systems are most profitable for marginal and small farmers in Bangladesh.…”

Section: On Farm Demonstration Results Of Optimum Farm Planmentioning

confidence: 92%

Sustainable food security through cropping system analysis using different farming technologies at northern region of Bangladesh

Ferdous¹,

Anwar²,

Haque³

et al. 2017

Progress. Agric.

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Productivity of the cropping system is critical to the food security of Bangladesh. However, many concerns about the sustainability of cropping system exist because of lack of advance knowledge of farming. In this context, a study was performed in the agro-ecological zone of the Tista Mendar Floodplain agro ecological zone (AEZ-3) at Jaldhaka subdistrict under Nilphamary district of Bangladesh. By reorganization of existing cropping patterns (using Linear Programming Model) gross output (7% to 21%), gross margin (12% to 20%) and labour employment (6% to 20%)have been increased from plan1(existing plan) to plan2 (by reorganization of existing lands). The cause of increase gross output, gross margin andlabour employment was some cultivated land from less efficient cropping patterns has been transferred to more efficient cropping patterns. Again, by reorganization of existing and improved cropping patterns, some lands of existing patterns have been shifted to improved cropping pattern. As a result, gross out (17% to 31%), gross margin (27% to 32%) and labour employment (13% to 26%) have been raised from plan1 to plan 3 (by combination of improved technologies with existing technologies). The result of on farm demonstration showed gross output, gross margin and labour employment have been increased 24% to 53%, 32% to 51% and 12% to 47% from plan1 to plan 3, respectively. So, this study suggest, optimum farm plan with the combination of existing and improved cropping pattern will increase farm output and generate additional employment and improved food security.Progressive Agriculture 28 (3): 204-215, 2017

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Farm-level adaptation to climate change in Western Bangladesh: An analysis of adaptation dynamics, profitability and risks

Cited by 105 publications

References 36 publications

Changing Trends in Cultivation Practices and Adoption of Climate Adaptive Farming in Eastern Nepal

Changing Trends in Cultivation Practices and Adoption of Climate Adaptive Farming in Eastern Nepal

Adaptation to Climate Change by Rural Ethnic Communities of Northern Thailand

Sustainable food security through cropping system analysis using different farming technologies at northern region of Bangladesh

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