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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Socio-economics

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  • Kerala's monsoon climate is experiencing decreased annual rainfall and increased temperature variability.
  • Smallholder farmers face severe impacts from climate change, threatening livelihoods.
  • Understanding farmer perceptions and adaptation strategies is crucial for regional resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate smallholder farmers' perceptions of climate change in Kerala.
  • To identify and analyze the adaptation methods used by these farmers.
  • To compare climate vulnerability across three watershed communities.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data from 215 households in Kerala.
  • Analysis of farmer perceptions of temperature and monsoon patterns.
  • Binary regression modeling to identify factors influencing adaptation choices.

Main Results:

  • Farmers perceive significant increases in temperature and monsoon unpredictability, aligning with observed trends.
  • Adaptation strategies include ICT, crop diversification, cooperatives, and soil/water conservation.
  • Household head's age, education, gender, farm/household size, assets, livestock, poverty, and extension service use significantly correlate with adaptation choices.

Conclusions:

  • Smallholder farmers in Kerala are actively adapting to perceived climate change impacts.
  • A combination of technological, agricultural, social, and conservation strategies are employed.
  • Socio-economic and demographic factors play a critical role in shaping adaptation decisions, highlighting the need for targeted support.