Constraints for Adoption of CSA Technologies and the Suggested Measures

Abstract

The adverse effects of climate change can be mitigated through apt interventions like Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). The adoption of CSA technologies by the farmers is muddled because of the constraints faced by them in different contexts. The motive of the study was to identify the key constraints that inhibit the adoption of CSA technologies by farmers. Suggestions proposed by the farmers for increasing the adoption rates of the CSA technologies were also highlighted in the study. Four blocks with less average rainfall from the climate vulnerable district of Andhra Pradesh were chosen for the study. Two villages from each block were selected based on the highest number of farmers. Multi-stage proportionate random sampling was adopted for the study. Data was collected through open ended questions by personal interview methos. The responses were categorised and subjected to frequency and percentage analysis. The results demonstrated that lack of storage facilities was the major constraint faced by majority (85.71%) of the farmers followed by the uncertain returns and results of the CSA technologies (79.50%) as perceived by the farmers. Government and policy interventions, use of extension approaches in right time might help in overcoming the constraints. Providing trainings on CSA (83.23%) was the most suggested measure as it helps the farmers to increase their knowledge and clear their doubts on the outcomes of CSA. Demonstration of CSA technologies to the farmer improves their knowledge and skill.