Perception of and adaptation to climate change: the case of wheat farmers in northwest Bangladesh

Tasnim, Zarin; Saha, Sourav Mohan; Hossain, Md. Emran; Khan, M. Masroor A.

doi:10.1007/s11356-022-24478-4

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“…In many cases, wheat growers face significant challenges in accessing the resources they need to be successful. These challenges may include lack of capital, limited access to credit, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of education or technical expertise [22,17]. Additionally, many of these farmers may not have legal title to their land, which can make it difficult for them to secure financing or access government programs.…”

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Socio-Economic Status of Wheat Growers in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Tasnim

2023

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Aims: The study was carried out to determine the socio-economic status of wheat farmers in Bangladesh. Study Design: Simple random sampling technique was used for the study. Place and Duration of the Study: Birganj Upazila under Dinajpur and Thakurgaon Sadar, and Pirganj Upazila under Thakurgaon district were purposively selected for the study. The survey was conducted from February to March 2019. Methodology: A total of 150 wheat growers were selected as sample farmers. Data were collected from the respondents through direct interviews using pre-tested interview schedules. Descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency, and percentage were employed to analyze the data. Results: The study estimated that the average farm size was 1.38 ha, and most of them were medium farmers (40 percent). Most of the wheat growers were middle-aged (51–60 years old), while a small portion of them were younger (18–30 years). Findings revealed that about 35.3 percent of farmers were literate, while 34.7 percent completed secondary education. The average family size was 4.96 persons. However, the large farm household had relatively more family members than other farm households. Most of the respondents had more than 30 years of farming experience. Nevertheless, agriculture, notably wheat farming, was their primary occupation (92 percent), and about 70.67 percent of their average yearly income came from agriculture. Furthermore, the study found that only a small percentage of farmers obtained training from the government's agricultural extension office, while most farmers did not receive any training opportunities. In this study, about 53.33% of respondents received loans from banks or NGOs, whereas around 46.67% received no credit. Conclusion: Therefore, the government should provide more institutional and infrastructure support to promote wheat production, which will increase efficiency, income and enhance the livelihood conditions of wheat farmers in the study areas.

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Socio-Economic Status of Wheat Growers in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Tasnim

2023

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“…For that meteorological information and weather forecasts' usage play a major role in farmers' adaptation and resilience to the risks of climate change (Valizadeh et al, 2021). In addition, other studies have shown that farmers were more likely to adopt irrigation measures in low temperature and low rainfall areas, while farmers in warmer areas were more likely to plant oilseeds, maize and especially cotton and wheat (Tasnim et al, 2022). Meanwhile, farmers would adopt more advanced drought risk management strategies.…”

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The mitigation effectiveness of farmers’ adaptation measures for seasonal drought: evidence from major rice growing areas in southern China

Zhu,

Xu,

Chen

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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To assess the mitigation effectiveness of farmers’ adaptation measures for seasonal drought, we focused on the 2013 seasonal drought disaster in Jiangxi Province, southern China, the major rice growing areas, a typical case from China. First, we surveyed 755 farm households in Jiangxi Province that were harmed by seasonal drought in 2013. Based on the data from this survey, we constructed econometric models and used an instrumental variable approach to evaluate the effects of adaptation measures on the rice yield reduction due to seasonal drought, and then examined the factors influencing the capacity of farmers to adopt effective adaptation measures. The results show that: 1) More adaptation measures adopted by farmers can be effective in reducing the negative impacts of seasonal droughts on rice production. 2) All three types of measures, structural adjustment adaptation measures (SAAM), irrigation adaptation measures (IAM) and engineering adaptation measures (EAM) can significantly mitigate rice yield reduction due to seasonal drought, and SAAM and IAM perform more effectively. 3) Farmers’ social communication, frequency of droughts and access to disaster prevention information can help to increase the capacity of farmers to adopt adaptation measures, while distance from roads has a negative effect. 4) In terms of the different supportive policies, policies with higher-level agents and human support are more effective in increasing the ability of farmers to adopt adaptation measures. Our findings provide the following policy insights. On the one hand, it is necessary to increase the capacity of farmers to adopt measures by improving their social communication, incentivizing them to access information on resilience, and providing more supportive policies, especially policies with higher-level agents and human support. On the other hand, farmers should be encouraged to actively adopt adaptation measures to reduce the hazards of seasonal drought, especially SAAM and IAM.

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“…Drought stress has a significant impact on wheat cultivation in Bangladesh, a country heavily reliant on wheat as a second staple crop 19 . The most favorable temperature for wheat cultivation is approximately 20 °C, and it lies within the range of 17–23 °C 20 . In Bangladesh, where the lowest recorded temperature hovers at approximately 15 °C and the highest reaches 35 °C, the optimal temperature range for cultivating wheat is between 20 and 25 °C 20 .…”

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“…The most favorable temperature for wheat cultivation is approximately 20 °C, and it lies within the range of 17–23 °C 20 . In Bangladesh, where the lowest recorded temperature hovers at approximately 15 °C and the highest reaches 35 °C, the optimal temperature range for cultivating wheat is between 20 and 25 °C 20 . Moreover, the northwestern region is largely prone to drought conditions and encounters significantly reduced precipitation levels when compared to other areas of the country, suggesting that the temperature in this particular region is also higher than in other parts of the country 21 .…”

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Hydrogen-rich water: a key player in boosting wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedling growth and drought resilience

Islam,

Shorna,

Islam

et al. 2023

Sci Rep

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In the modern world, wheat, a vital global cereal and the second most consumed, is vulnerable to climate change impacts. These include erratic rainfall and extreme temperatures, endangering global food security. Research on hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has gained momentum in plant and agricultural sciences due to its diverse functions. This study examined the effects of different HRW treatment durations on wheat, revealing that the 4-h treatment had the highest germination rate, enhancing potential, vigor, and germination indexes. This treatment also boosted relative water content, root and shoot weight, and average lengths. Moreover, the 4-h HRW treatment resulted in the highest chlorophyll and soluble protein concentrations in seeds while reducing cell death. The 4-h and 5-h HRW treatments significantly increased H2O2 levels, with the highest NO detected in both root and shoot after 4-h HRW exposure. Additionally, HRW-treated seeds exhibited increased Zn and Fe concentrations, along with antioxidant enzyme activities (CAT, SOD, APX) in roots and shoots. These findings suggest that HRW treatment could enhance wheat seed germination, growth, and nutrient absorption, thereby increasing agricultural productivity. Molecular analysis indicated significant upregulation of the Dreb1 gene with a 4-h HRW treatment. Thus, it shows promise in addressing climate change effects on wheat production. Therefore, HRW treatment could be a hopeful strategy for enhancing wheat plant drought tolerance, requiring further investigation (field experiments) to validate its impact on plant growth and drought stress mitigation.

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Perception of and adaptation to climate change: the case of wheat farmers in northwest Bangladesh

Cited by 11 publications

References 59 publications

Socio-Economic Status of Wheat Growers in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Socio-Economic Status of Wheat Growers in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh

The mitigation effectiveness of farmers’ adaptation measures for seasonal drought: evidence from major rice growing areas in southern China

Hydrogen-rich water: a key player in boosting wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedling growth and drought resilience

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