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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Climate Science
  • Environmental Science

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  • Drought poses a significant financial and climatic challenge in developing nations.
  • Early warning systems (EWS) are crucial for farmers to mitigate drought impacts.
  • Farmer adoption of EWS in developing countries remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate farmers' decisions regarding the use of climate information for drought management.
  • To analyze factors influencing wheat farmers' adoption of climate knowledge in Kermanshah, Iran.

Main Methods:

  • A survey questionnaire was administered to 370 wheat farmers.
  • Data was collected using random sampling in multi-stage clusters.
  • A model of farming activity was employed to analyze decision-making.

Main Results:

  • Farmer decisions to use climate information are influenced by personal factors.
  • Attitudes towards climate information significantly affect adoption.
  • Objectives for using climate information and external/physical farming factors also play a role.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding these factors is vital for effective drought management strategies.
  • Policymakers can use these findings to design targeted early alert programs.
  • The study supports the transition from conventional farming to climate-smart agriculture.