INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Volume 16, No. 02, Month MARCH, Year 2020, Pages 505 - 516

The smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate variability impact on rice production and the case of adaptation strategies in banteay meanchey, (bmc), cambodia

Thangrak, V., Somboonsuke, B., Sdoodee, S., Darnsawasdi, R. and Voe, P.

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Rice production is very vulnerable to climatic shocks and stresses which have negatively impact on its productivity. This makes the perceptions of farmer’s to be a key in combating climate change and mitigating its impacts on rice production. The smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate change impact factors on rice production in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia was studied. Mixed methods including quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed. Primary data were explained the farmers perception using a structured questionnaire through household survey from January to March 2018. A total of 204 respondent of smallholder farmers in 5 districts in Banteay Meanchey province of Cambodia served as samples were clearly clarified information. The major findings revealed that the perceived impacts of climate change on rice production that resulted to severe to moderate. The increase in pest infestations were realized as the most elevated impact factor of climate change and followed respectively by increased frequency of drought occurrences and rising intensity of floods. Socio-economic characteristics of the respondent: age, educational level, farming experience, as well as training had significantly influenced in their perceptions towards climate change impacts on rice production. The study identified important issues for the policy makers and other development practitioners to address and recommend suitable programs for climate change adaptation.

Keywords

Adaptation, Climate variability, Smallholder farms

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