FARMERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE

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.