Climate Change Adaptation Constraints among Paddy Growing Farmers in Kalyana-Karnataka Region of Karnataka State: Climate Change Adaptation Constraints among Paddy Growing Farmers

M B Shanabhoga; Krishnamurthy Bommaiah; Suresha S V; Shivani Dechamma; Vinay Kumar R

doi:10.48165/

Authors

M B Shanabhoga ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Ramagondanahalli, Yalahanka, Bangalore-560064 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3658-4266
B Krishnmaurthy University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore-65
S V Suresha University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore-65
Shivani Dechamma University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore-65
R Vinay Kumar University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore-65

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Climate change, Constraints, Suggestions, Adaptation strategies, Paddy Growers

Abstract

To mitigate and cope with changing climate, adaptation strategies are essential. However, farmers are facing several constraints while adapting to the changing climate. The study was conducted during 2018-19 in three major paddy-growing districts of Kalyana-Karnataka region of Karnataka state with 90 respondents. The Rank-Based Quotient (RBQ) approach was used to assemble, tabulate, and evaluate the data. The farmers expressed the absence of a location-specific climate forecast and they couldn't able to rely on available climate forecasts. In addition, farmers opined about the non-availability of critical inputs and fair prices for their produce. It suggested the farmers of the study region should be provided with updated and reliable information on climate change as this could help in improving their awareness of changing climate. The improvement of field extension connectivity and timely assistance to the farmers are required for better utilization of resources and adoption of climate-related strategic innovations.

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