Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines
The Philippines has been listed as the topmost affected country by climate change. One of the sectors affected by this climatic change is the agricultural sector. This study aimed to document the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) on climate change among rice farmers as a baseline study in di...
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| author | E. N. Farin, R. R. Sazon, R. A. Sazon, D. V. Rogayan Jr., K. B. Manglicmot, S. G. Mendoza and E. M. Cabal |
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| description | The Philippines has been listed as the topmost affected country by climate change. One of the sectors affected by this climatic change is the agricultural sector. This study aimed to document the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) on climate change among rice farmers as a baseline study in disseminating the practices on disaster risk reduction management to rice farmers in Central Luzon to reduce risks and improve the rice yield and income of rice farmers. A total of 969 respondents were randomly sampled from the seven provinces of Central Luzon. A survey questionnaire and an unstructured questionnaire were used as instruments in gathering the needed data. Descriptive and thematic analysis were used in analyzing the data. Results revealed that rice farmers are knowledgeable and have favorable attitudes toward the impact of climate change on farming. They sometimes practice climate-smart agricultural practices. Generally, the farmers are affected by weather and climatic conditions as well as the hazards that cause a reduction in rice yield. Climate change has affected farmers in their social well-being, economic aspect, and rice production. In terms of climate change disaster adaptation measures, the farmers sometimes adopt measures in terms of flood and drought and seldom adopt measures in typhoons, erosion, and volcanic eruptions. The study recommends the conduct of capability training on disaster risk reduction in rice production (such as early planting and planting of high-yielding varieties) based on the specific needs of each province. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8398160e7a2b4aaa8e2cb3e9c0329a9e2024-03-12T16:37:29ZengTechnoscience PublicationsNature Environment and Pollution Technology0972-62682395-34542024-03-0123148549010.46488/NEPT.2024.v23i01.044Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, PhilippinesE. N. Farin, R. R. Sazon, R. A. Sazon, D. V. Rogayan Jr., K. B. Manglicmot, S. G. Mendoza and E. M. CabalThe Philippines has been listed as the topmost affected country by climate change. One of the sectors affected by this climatic change is the agricultural sector. This study aimed to document the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) on climate change among rice farmers as a baseline study in disseminating the practices on disaster risk reduction management to rice farmers in Central Luzon to reduce risks and improve the rice yield and income of rice farmers. A total of 969 respondents were randomly sampled from the seven provinces of Central Luzon. A survey questionnaire and an unstructured questionnaire were used as instruments in gathering the needed data. Descriptive and thematic analysis were used in analyzing the data. Results revealed that rice farmers are knowledgeable and have favorable attitudes toward the impact of climate change on farming. They sometimes practice climate-smart agricultural practices. Generally, the farmers are affected by weather and climatic conditions as well as the hazards that cause a reduction in rice yield. Climate change has affected farmers in their social well-being, economic aspect, and rice production. In terms of climate change disaster adaptation measures, the farmers sometimes adopt measures in terms of flood and drought and seldom adopt measures in typhoons, erosion, and volcanic eruptions. The study recommends the conduct of capability training on disaster risk reduction in rice production (such as early planting and planting of high-yielding varieties) based on the specific needs of each province.https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(44)D-1516.pdfdisaster risks, rice farmers, knowledge, attitude, climate change |
| spellingShingle | E. N. Farin, R. R. Sazon, R. A. Sazon, D. V. Rogayan Jr., K. B. Manglicmot, S. G. Mendoza and E. M. Cabal Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines Nature Environment and Pollution Technology disaster risks, rice farmers, knowledge, attitude, climate change |
| title | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines |
| title_full | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines |
| title_short | Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Climate Change Among Rice Farmers in Central Luzon, Philippines |
| title_sort | knowledge attitude and practices on climate change among rice farmers in central luzon philippines |
| topic | disaster risks, rice farmers, knowledge, attitude, climate change |
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