Resilience and adaptation strategies to climate change Impacts: a case study of Mutoko smallholder farmers
- Author
- Chagwena, Locardia R.
- Title
- Resilience and adaptation strategies to climate change Impacts: a case study of Mutoko smallholder farmers
- Abstract
- Climate change among small-holder farmers has become a global concern, having devastating impacts on food insecurity, loss of livelihoods, increased diseases and pest, changes in growing seasons as well as decreased crop yields. This research study therefore investigates the impact of climate change on small-holder farmers in Mutoko, in Zimbabwe. The research study takes into consideration the global, regional, national as well as local impacts of climate change on small-holder farmers. The basic strategies used by and challenges of climate change to smallholder farmers were also discussed. The research used a qualitative research design and non-random sampling techniques. The study used surveys`, focus groups discussions, interview guide and document to gather reliable data which was presented and analyzed through the use of tables, pie charts and graphs. Content data analysis was used by the researcher to analyse data from focus group discussion documents and interviews. The researcher collected data which was used to draw conclusion on how climate change affected small-holder farmers. The study findings showed that many small-holder farmers indicated notable challenges in weather conditions, with most of them suffering from political and economic challenges, water scarcity, droughts, increased pest and diseases. However, the study highlighted several strategies that small-holder employed and advocated by key stakeholders in order to adapt to climate related challenges. The research finally recommends small- holder farmers and key stakeholders to promote climate-smart agriculture, invest in climate resilience infrastructure and ensure equal distribution of inputs.
- Date
- March 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Small-holder farmers, global concern, climate change
- Supervisor
- Mr Mhuri. K
- Media
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