Search
2024-06-06
Thai farmers’ perceptions on climate change: Evidence on durian farms in Surat Thani province

April 22, 2024 | Climate Services |

A study conducted by Kasetsart University, Thailand, and the University of California, USA, addresses the impact of climate change on durian farmers in Southern Thailand. With rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and an increase in extreme weather events threatening agricultural productivity and food security, smallholder farmers cultivating durian are particularly vulnerable due to their limited access to resources and support.

The study aimed to assess the perception of climate change and the adaptive capacity among durian farmers in Surat Thani province. A survey of 80 durian farmers was conducted, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model. The findings revealed that 91.2% of respondents acknowledged the impact of climate change, with 53.1% implementing adaptation strategies. Factors such as lower education levels, limited farming experience, small farm sizes, and greater reliance on family labor significantly influenced the adoption of these strategies.

The study also found that farmers achieving higher yields tended to adopt information and communication technologies (ICT), while smart farming technology (SFT) was more common among younger farmers and those with larger farms. These findings highlight a gap between awareness and action among durian farmers, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support mechanisms to promote and facilitate the implementation of adaptation measures.

Read more

Viewed Articles
Thai farmers’ perceptions on climate change: Evidence on durian farms in Surat Thani province
April 22, 2024 | Climate Services |A study conducted by Kasetsart University, Thailand, and the University of California, USA, addresses the impact of climate change on durian farmers in Southern Thai
Jun 06, 2024
Read More
Climate change impacts on worldwide ecological niche and invasive potential of <span style="font-style:italic;">Sternochetus mangiferae </span>
October 09, 2024 | Pest Management Science |A study conducted by Washington State University, USA, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Brazil, and the University of Envir
Applicability of a closed and rapid gas-exchange system to leaf photosynthetic measurements in tropical fruit trees
January 01, 2024 | Environmental Control in Biology |Conducted by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, this study focuses on assessing a new, low-cost closed system for m
Mitigating heat stress in dragon fruit in semi-arid climates: the strategic role of shade nets in enhancing fruit yield and quality
November 06, 2024 | Environment, Development and Sustainability | A study by ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, India, examined the effects of heat stress on dragon fruit (Hylocereu
Supporting crop plant resilience during climate change
May 22, 2023 | Crop Science |Hailing from The University of Western Australia and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, this study delves into the critical intersection of climate change, agriculture,
The significance of organic horticulture in mitigating climate change and promoting the production of healthier fruits and vegetables
June 07, 2024 | Applied Sciences |The University of Fort Hare and Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa collaborated on a study investigating how organic horticulture can mitigate cl
TOP