Farmer's Perception of Climate Change in the Kosi - Watershed of Central Himalayan Region
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Himalayan ecosystem supports varieties of livelihood options, such as terraced farming, agro forestry and orchards. The main source of rural livelihood and food security in the Indian Himalayan region is, rain-fed agriculture combined with horticulture, agro- forestry and livestock rearing. Climatic change, in temperature and rainfall pattern has drastically affected agriculture, resulting in the poor crop harvest and further disturbing the food security and livelihood opportunities of the Himalayan people. A study was conducted, along the Kosi watershed at three levels, upper, middle and lower Kosi watershed, to analyze the farmers' perception of climate change. Issues related to agricultural production and their observation of weather changes were recorded through an extensive household survey, with a questionnaire and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) method. The methods adopted by farmers and what they are contemplating, could be a solution to mitigate the climatic problems, were also asked. Four major points discussed were; effect of climate change on soil and water, the impact of climate on agriculture, the general perception of climate change and the impact of climate change on livelihood. It was concluded from the study that, achieving improved food security in the face of climate change will require: 1. Filling in knowledge gaps about food production systems. 2. Targeting and increasing involvement of younger generations in farming. 3. Supporting greater diversity in small-scale farming. 4. Developing more gender sensitive farming approaches. 5. Strengthening education and building effective networks for knowledge sharing 6. Integrating food security, development goals in policies addressing climate change adaptation and 7. Mainstreaming mountain related issues, in the national discussions on sustainable development goals.
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Paromita Ghosh
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