Several studies have indicated the importance of understanding farmers' perceptions of risks associated with climate change, the adaptation strategies they employ and factors that affect …
Climate change threatens the livelihoods of millions of small-scale farmers in East Africa. How farmers perceive climate change and its impacts has a strong bearing on how they …
The effects of climate change have highly challenged the productivity of the agricultural sector. The increasing temperatures and erratic rains, as well as diseases and pests have …
Climate change is a great environmental challenge facing humanity today. In Yatta District, residents report frequent crop failures, water shortages and relief food has become a …
Climate variability and change is affecting weather patterns and seasonal shifts with serious repercussions on rural households. Semi arid environments such as Kitui County, are …
In the recent decades, extreme weather events have increased in frequency, intensity and magnitude threatening and increasing the vulnerability of rural livelihoods particularly in the …
The study was carried out to assess how farmers in Kyuso District have adapted to the effects of climate change. Survey data was collected from 246 farmers from six locations that …
Many countries experience the negative impacts of climate change especially in the decline of agricultural productivity leading to decreased national and household food security. This …
Livelihoods of Kenyan farmers are closely linked to climate conditions. Fifty-two percent of the population is below the poverty line, mostly in rural areas. While the poorest of the poor …