Vulnerability and policy relevance to drought in the semi-arid tropics of Asia – A retrospective analysis

Singh, N. P.; Bantilan, Cynthia; Byjesh, K.

doi:10.1016/j.wace.2014.02.002

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“…These have resulted in reduced revenue and consequently a lower purchasing power for farmers-the concepts which clearly appeared in present work. This finding is in line with the work of Singh et al (2014). Therefore, given the considerable decline in rural incomes, it makes sense to adopt such approaches and policies as payment of subsidies and supporting the investment and entrepreneurship among the regions affected by drought to create employment and income, restore rural livelihoods and create small and early-return workshops in villages, development and support of production of handicrafts like carpets, rug, and jajim (woolen cloth), which were traditional craft in Southern Khorasan rural regions, and generally, allowing for activities that would pave the way for the restoration of rural incomes.…”

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confidence: 93%

Using Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Investigate Farmers' Perception Consequences of Drought (Case Study: Birjand Township, Iran)

Hosseini¹

2018

Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.

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Abstract. As a natural disaster and inevitable phenomenon, droughts are frequently seen in vast areas of different countries, particularly in areas with hot and dry climates. It has resulted in heavy economic, social, and environmental losses. Undoubtedly, the first step to cope with droughts and their consequences is to have an accurate understanding of droughts and their effects on different aspects by specifying the related strategies and approaches in this regard. Given the importance of this issue, the present study was conducted to investigate how to model farmers' perception of consequences of drought through structural equation modeling in Birjand Township, Iran. All farmer households living in rural areas of Birjand (a city in the Iranian province of Southern Khorasan) composed the statistical population of this study (N=6057). As many as 200 households were chosen for the study by using Bartlett's table. In total, 20 villages were considered as the target districts using stratified random sampling. The results showed that the most important consequences of droughts understood by the farmers are their economic (0.341), environmental (0.261), and social (0.138) consequences. The highest indirect effects on the farmers' perception of consequences of drought in Birjand were: reduced income (0.286), increased bank debts (0.272), reduced purchasing power (0.265), and the wells, aqueducts and springs that have dried (0.224) respectively. In this regard, measures such as supporting the investment and entrepreneurship, granting banking facilities and credits, governmental oversight on water withdrawals from groundwater sources, development of infrastructures and irrigation and water supply networks, reuse of wastewater, identification and promotion of products compatible with saline and unconventional waters, development of support services and social security for rural communities and development and promotion of drought insurance are proposed in order to reduce the consequences of drought.

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Using Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Investigate Farmers' Perception Consequences of Drought (Case Study: Birjand Township, Iran)

Hosseini¹

2018

Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.

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“…However, overall, the subscribers stated that they valued agro-met information for the ability to undertake precautionary actions; this also involved low-risk actions in the case of imprecise advice. The result is also in line with other studies which show that farmers generally tend to be risk averse, yet that context factors such as the size of the farm, income levels, and other socio-economic factors influence farmer's perceptions of risk and their ability to act in a risky situation [49]. Some informants painted a positive picture of the service, arguing that there was value in receiving agro-met information, and that "SMS and agro-advisories are the future of agriculture".…”

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What Is the Role of Agro-Met Information Services in Farmer Decision-Making? Uptake and Decision-Making Context among Farmers within Three Case Study Villages in Maharashtra, India

2017

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Scientific studies of climate and meteorology focusing on India show significant increase in the variability and frequency of extreme precipitation events. The increased variability of weather patterns places a huge constraint on farmer's ability to make strategic agricultural practice decisions. In response, public and private agro-met information services disseminate agro-met information to farmers. Yet, studies still show that there are constraints related to access and understanding of the information. An agro-met information service is based on scientific input from meteorology coupled with agricultural information and this information package is disseminated to farmers. Based on a study in three villages in Maharashtra, India, we show that the relevance of agro-met information differs depending on the decision-making situation. Several factors play an important role in farmer's agricultural decision-making. The usefulness of the agro-met information from farmer perspectives depends on the access, salience, and credibility of the information. Some subscribers complained about the credibility and the salience of services, while others painted a more positive picture of the service, arguing that there was value in receiving such information. The subscribers mainly valued agro-met information for the ability to undertake precautionary actions. We found that agricultural decision-making was discussed in different arenas; these arenas represented possibilities for farmers to contextualize agro-met information and thereby translate information to timely and appropriate actions suited to the specific local context.

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“…To promote timely and appropriate adaptation, the government has formulated microlevel procedures, which take into consideration regular assessments of climate change and its impacts. The procedures also support identification of suitable measures to be implemented at the microlevel, based on the latest scientific findings, and take account of the capacity of extension at the mesolevel to provide services that are more accessible for small-scale farmers [64].…”

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Climate Change Adaptation in the Delta Nile Region of Egypt: Implications for Agricultural Extension

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This study used quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data, using questionnaires and interviews, from 792 randomly-selected farmers in two of the governorates in the Nile Delta Region, Egypt. A workshop was organized for 59 extension professionals working in the two governorates, looking at how the adaptive capacity of the agricultural sector towards climate change was being guided by policy-makers. Two focus groups were used: one with senior officials from the regional governorates and the other with central government administrators from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The study findings suggested that 51.9% of the investigated farmers at the two targeted governorates had no knowledge about the climate change phenomenon. Maximizing the use of manure, changing crop patterns, and crop rotation were the adaptation measures most commonly adopted by aware respondents against climate change. Results of a probit model analysis indicated that farmers' ability to adapt to climate change was influenced by education level, farm size, diversity of production, and membership of a Water User Association. The study recommended some extension interventions to raise awareness of the anticipated effects of climate change.

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Vulnerability and policy relevance to drought in the semi-arid tropics of Asia – A retrospective analysis

Cited by 73 publications

References 24 publications

Using Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Investigate Farmers' Perception Consequences of Drought (Case Study: Birjand Township, Iran)

Using Structural Equation Modeling Approach to Investigate Farmers' Perception Consequences of Drought (Case Study: Birjand Township, Iran)

What Is the Role of Agro-Met Information Services in Farmer Decision-Making? Uptake and Decision-Making Context among Farmers within Three Case Study Villages in Maharashtra, India

Climate Change Adaptation in the Delta Nile Region of Egypt: Implications for Agricultural Extension

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