An Assessment of coping strategies to reduce food insecurity in the face of climate change: the case of Chakari A1 resettled farmers ward 3, 4 and 5

Author
Moyo, Simbisai P.
Title
An Assessment of coping strategies to reduce food insecurity in the face of climate change: the case of Chakari A1 resettled farmers ward 3, 4 and 5
Abstract
This study examined how well coping mechanisms reduced food insecurity in the Chakari rural area, Wards 3, 4, and 5, of Zimbabwe's Mashonaland West province. The research strategy was a case study that included residents, and information from 60 participants—60 of whom were respondents was employed. Three data mining tools0Focus1Group Discussion (FGDs), semi-structured interviews, and observations—were used in the research. Findings showed that food insecurity is on the rise while agricultural production is declining. Preliminary findings showed that rainfall and temperature unpredictability had a detrimental influence on the area under study's residents' livelihoods, leaving many of them dependent on handouts. Three data mining tools0Focus1GroupzInterviews1(FGDs), semi-structured questionaires,1and0observations were used in the research. Farmers in Chakari rural area held varied opinions on the causes of climate change. All a1 resettled farmers attributed the problem to human0activities such pollution0and0inadequaterenvironmentalrmanagement.The research also showed that the homes in Chakari rural area ward 3,4 and 5 employ several coping mechanisms in order to combat climate0change and maintain food security. However, many of the tactics they employ are reportedly ineffective because they are not sustainable and instead degrade livelihoods. The study showed that households without assets were having a harder time coping than those with stronger assets. The government was urged to consider the needs of rural areas while formulating its annual plans, and it was suggested that women and rural communities participate in and make decisions on initiatives that will benefit them. Given thatrthey0wereronerofrthe successful0coping mechanisms to0lessen food insecurity in0the0face0of0climaterchange, recommendations included income-generating initiatives, water harvesting, and shifting planting dates.
Date
June 2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
Food insecurity
Groups interviews
Chakari rural area
Supervisor
Dr. E. Zivenge
Item sets
Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension
Media
Simbisai P Moyo

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