Impact of socio-economic determinants on goat farmers' adaptations to climate change: A multivariate probit approach

A K  DIXIT; NARENDRA  SINGH; A K  SINHA; RAVINDRA  KUMAR; M K  SINGH; K  GURURAJ

doi:10.56093/ijans.v95i10.169883

Authors

A K DIXIT ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats , Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura- 281 122 Uttar Pradesh, India
NARENDRA SINGH ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats , Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura- 281 122 Uttar Pradesh, India
A K SINHA ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats , Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura- 281 122 Uttar Pradesh, India
RAVINDRA KUMAR ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats , Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura- 281 122 Uttar Pradesh, India
M K SINGH ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats , Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura- 281 122 Uttar Pradesh, India
K GURURAJ ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats , Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura- 281 122 Uttar Pradesh, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v95i10.169883

Keywords:

Adaptation, Climate change, Goat farming, Probit Socio-economic

Abstract

This study overviews at how goat farmers in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh are adapting to the climate change and effects of these strategies on their socio-economic situation. The research used data from 300 households in the Banda and Mahoba districts. A multivariate probit econometric model was used to understand what factors influence farmers' choices when adapting to climate change. The results showed that factors like landholding size, farming experience, gender of the household head and especially access to credit institutions significantly influence farmers’ adaptation strategies. Additionally, the study highlights the need for improved infrastructure and services particularly in areas like agricultural extension and market access—to support greater adoption of adaptation measures. These findings can help researchers, environmentalists, and policymakers create better strategies to support sustainable goat farming in the area.

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