Filipino Farmers’ Awareness and Adaptation to Climate Change

  • Genalyn Panganiban Lualhati Batangas State University JPLPC-Malvar, Philippines
  • Shiela R. Lumbaga Batangas State University JPLPC-Malvar, Philippines
  • Nazarene Carlo M. Pagaspas Batangas State University JPLPC-Malvar, Philippines
  • Ma. Fatima N. Quimio Batangas State University JPLPC-Malvar, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/ijas.v1n1p8
Keywords: Awareness, Farmers, Adaptation, Climate Change, Agriculture

Abstract

In the Philippines, agriculture plays a vital role because this sector can contribute a lot in the development of the economy. The value of documenting the agriculture growth annually and the problems encountered is being done by the government particularly, the Department of Agriculture (DA) to come up with interventions or programs to support the Filipino farmers, both in rural and urban areas. Hence, this study focused on determining the farmers’ awareness on climate change and their adaptation strategies in one municipality in Batangas Province. By employing mixed method through self-made questionnaire and focus group discussion, this study revealed that respondents are highly aware on climate change and the best strategy to use in adapting to climate change was conservation agriculture. The study offered recommendations that different authorities can employ to strengthen the farmer’s awareness and adaptation on climate change.

Proposed Extension Services Activities to Strengthen Farmers’ Awareness and Adaptation to Climate Change
Published
2018-06-29
Issue
Vol 1 No 1 (2018)
Section
Articles
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