The present study assesses the impacts of climate change patterns, investigate farmers' experiences with climate change over the past two decades compared to the current situation, identify significant climate change events affecting agriculture and livestock and explore the mitigation measures adopted by farmers in response to climate change challenges in Karkihalli village, situated in the Koppala district of Karnataka, India. Climate refers to the long-term variation in the atmospheric conditions of specific regions, and climate change entails a gradual transformation in the climate system driven by both natural and anthropogenic factors. The Study conducted in Karkihalli village, Karnataka, India, aimed to assess the impact of climate change on agriculture and livestock, as well as the adaptation and mitigation strategies employed by farmers. Through interviews with ten farmers, it was found that a majority of farmers were aware of climate change and had observed various climate-related changes over the past two decades. These changes included rising temperatures, decreased rainfall, prolonged droughts and increased occurrences of heat waves, among others. The lack of water, deteriorating water quality, and heightened vulnerability of livestock and crops to pest and disease attacks were all clear indicators of how climate change was affecting agriculture. Farmers reported particular difficulties such newly discovered crop-damaging illnesses like fall armyworm and wilt disease, which resulted in large crop losses. Hailstorms and unpredictable monsoon patterns made matters worse, lowering agricultural yields and revenues. The deteriorating quality of food due to chemical farming practices was observed to have adverse effects on human health, with changes in food consumption habits contributing to an increase in diseases. Moreover, livestock diseases were more prevalent in recent years, likely linked to climate-related shifts. Farmers identified various drivers for climate change adaptation, including a lack of information and knowledge about climate change, accessibility to credit facilities and the outbreak of new diseases or food scarcity. While many lacked knowledge about climate change mitigation strategies, they had adopted practices like crop rotation, improved seeds and soil conservation technique. The study underscores the importance of addressing these challenges and promoting effective climate change adaptation to safeguard the livelihoods and agriculture of the village's residents.
Author(s) Details:
Suresh K. P.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Naveesh Y. B.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Sagar N.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Raaga R.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Ashwini M.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Jayashree A.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Sushma R.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Krishnamoorthy P.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Siju S. J.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Patil S. S.,
ICAR- National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru, India.
Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/EIEGES-V9/article/view/13842
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