Journal
CLIMATE
Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/cli4040058
Keywords
adaptation strategies; precipitation and temperature variability; Iran; paddy fields
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- Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University [4.5830]
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Precipitation and temperature variability present significant agricultural risks worldwide. Northern Iran's agriculture mainly depends on paddy fields, which are directly affected by precipitation and temperature variability. The main aim of this study is to explore farmers' attitudes towards precipitation and temperature variability and their adaptation strategies in paddy fields in a typical agricultural province in northern Iran. Primary survey data were collected from a sample of 382 paddy farmers of Rasht County in Guilan Province. Data have been analyzed using both summary statistics and bivariate analysis (Pearson, Spearman, and Eta correlation coefficients). Empirical findings reveal that most paddy farmers had experienced precipitation and temperature variability and were taking measures to reduce its negative impacts on their crops. Results also indicate that farm size and household income influence farmers' perception to precipitation and temperature variability, while availability of water resources also influence farmers' adaptation decisions.
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