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2024-07-23
Identifying impacts & adaptation strategies for tropical fruit farms affected by extreme weather events in sub-tropical Australia: Stakeholders’ insights

February 14, 2024 | Heliyon |

A study conducted by CQ University, Australia, examined the effects of extreme weather events (EWEs) on tropical fruit farming in Central Queensland (CQ). Australia, recognized as a developed country highly susceptible to global climate change, has seen significant impacts from EWEs on agricultural productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Despite various studies on the biophysical effects of extreme weather on pome and citrus fruits, there is limited knowledge about the business impacts on tropical fruits and the role of stakeholder perceptions in policy development for the tropical fruit farming sector.

This study aimed to fill this gap by exploring stakeholder insights on the impacts of EWEs and adaptation strategies in tropical fruit farming businesses in sub-tropical Australia. A qualitative research approach was used, involving in-depth interviews with key stakeholders from the tropical fruit farming supply chain. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Stakeholders reported that EWEs in the past five years had adversely affected tropical fruit farming businesses and related industries in various ways. The study identified a lack of knowledge about available adaptation options among farmers as a major obstacle to industry resilience.

To enhance adaptation, the study suggested several steps, including strategic planning and collaboration among state and local governments, farmers, and industry parties, as well as the need for farmers to be self-prepared for future EWEs. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of industry-level support, including training, tools, and technologies, to help farmers adapt. These findings are relevant for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers, particularly in tropical coastal communities globally affected by EWEs.

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