Abstract:
ABSTRACT
Climate change is already influencing crop production and distribution,and
exacerbating the risks associated with farming.Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has
therefore been presented as an alternative form of agriculture that can help to improve
food security and reduce poverty, especially in developing countries.In this backdrop,
the objectives of this study were to determine farmers’ attitude towards climate smart
agriculture; to describe the selected characteristics of the farmers and to identify the
factors that influence farmers' attitude towards climate smart agriculture.The study
was conducted in Babuganj Upazila under Barishal district. Farmers of Rakudia and
Baherchor villages of Dehergati union constituted the population of the study. A wellstructured
interview schedule was developed based on objectives of the study for
collecting information. The researcher herself collected data through personal contact.
Data were collected by using interview schedule from the randomly selected 110
respondents during 2nd February to 28th March, 2020. Descriptive statistics, linear
regressions (B) were used for data analysis. The interview survey revealed thatthe
overwhelming majority (80.9 percent) of the farmers belong to the group of favorable
attitude towards CSA followed by 19.1 percent in unfavorable attitude group.
Age,educational qualification, farm size and credit access of the farmershad
significant positive relationships with their attitude towards CSA. It is recommended
that DAE, and other related NGOs should take necessary steps considering the
significant variables with a view to motivating farmers towards on CSA practices.
Description:
A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of Agriculture
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)
IN
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
SEMESTER: July-December, 2018
