Village and Development

Village and Development

Examining Factors Influencing Adoption of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies by Farmers in Kheir District

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
M.H. Tarazkar 1
F. Ardali 2
A. Dadrasmoghadam 3
1 Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
2 Ph.D. Candidate of Agricultural Economics, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Iran.
3 Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran.
10.30490/rvt.2025.367346.1639
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Climate change poses challenges for agricultural communities, necessitating the adoption of adaptive strategies. This study investigates the adoption of climate change adaptation strategies by farmers in the Kheir district of Estahban County. Data was collected through questionnaires from 350 farming households in 2022. The study explores various adaptation strategies such as deep well drilling, changing irrigation systems, crop insurance, and engaging in non-agricultural activities. An ordered probit model was used to analyze the impact of socio-economic factors on the adoption of these strategies.
Materials and Methods
Data was collected from 350 farming households in the Kheir district using questionnaires. Adaptation strategies such as deep well drilling, crop diversification, and non-agricultural activities were examined. An ordered probit model was used to analyze the influence of socio-economic factors on the adoption of these strategies.
Results and Discussion
The study found that non-agricultural activities had the highest adoption rate among farmers, while cultivating modified seeds had the lowest adoption rate. Socio-economic factors such as education, land ownership, access to deep wells, and non-agricultural employment significantly influenced the adoption of adaptation strategies.
Conclusions
The study highlights the importance of socio-economic factors in influencing farmers' adoption of climate change adaptation strategies. Strategies such as deep well drilling and crop diversification play a crucial role in building resilience to climate change in agricultural communities.
Keywords
Adoption Strategies, Climate Change, Estahban County, Ordered Probit, Resilience

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