Role of Indigenous and local knowledge in seasonal forecasts and climate adaptation: A case study of smallholder farmers in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe DOI Creative Commons
Luckson Zvobgo, Peter Johnston, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi

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Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 145, P. 13 - 28

Published: April 2, 2023

Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform change adaptation at all levels society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as smallholder farming. Globally, many farmers use Indigenous knowledge (IK) local (LK) forecast weather climate; however, less is known about how the these forecasts connects decisions actions reducing risks. We examined role IK LK in seasonal forecasting broader decision-making Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. The data were collected from a sample 100 farmers. Seventy-three interviewed used forecasts, 32% relied solely on decision-making. Observations cuckoo birds, leaf-sprouting Mopane trees, high summer temperatures, Nimbus clouds main indicators forecasts. was significantly positively associated with increasing farmer age farmland size. Farmers using implemented, average, triple number measures compared not LK. These findings demonstrate widespread reliance strong positive link between implementation actions. This association usage may be farming communities throughout Africa globally. Recognition inclusion services important ensure their continued potential enhancing adaptation.

Language: Английский

Smallholder farmers’ challenges and opportunities: Implications for agricultural production, environment and food security DOI Creative Commons
Van Touch, Daniel K. Y. Tan, Brian R. Cook

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 370, P. 122536 - 122536

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Role of Indigenous and local knowledge in seasonal forecasts and climate adaptation: A case study of smallholder farmers in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe DOI Creative Commons
Luckson Zvobgo, Peter Johnston, Oladapo Michael Olagbegi

et al.

Environmental Science & Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 145, P. 13 - 28

Published: April 2, 2023

Accessible, reliable and diverse sources of climate information are needed to inform change adaptation at all levels society, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as smallholder farming. Globally, many farmers use Indigenous knowledge (IK) local (LK) forecast weather climate; however, less is known about how the these forecasts connects decisions actions reducing risks. We examined role IK LK in seasonal forecasting broader decision-making Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. The data were collected from a sample 100 farmers. Seventy-three interviewed used forecasts, 32% relied solely on decision-making. Observations cuckoo birds, leaf-sprouting Mopane trees, high summer temperatures, Nimbus clouds main indicators forecasts. was significantly positively associated with increasing farmer age farmland size. Farmers using implemented, average, triple number measures compared not LK. These findings demonstrate widespread reliance strong positive link between implementation actions. This association usage may be farming communities throughout Africa globally. Recognition inclusion services important ensure their continued potential enhancing adaptation.

Language: Английский

Citations

18