Assessment of Livelihood Vulnerability and Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture among the Farmers in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Climate change is posing serious risks for human beings and the environment, and it is affecting agriculture and food security around the world. Food security will be impacted by changes in the climate and agricultural production systems, but farmers will bear the burden of these changes first. For most of the years, Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural growth has continuously lagged behind the national average. From 2005–06 to 2018–19, the agricultural growth rate increased by 3.0% annually (at constant prices of 2011-12). The paper examined the livelihood vulnerability among the farmers and adoption of climate-smart agriculture. The study is based on a primary survey conducted in Ghaziabad district’s four blocks, i.e., Bhojpur, Rajapur, Loni and Murad Nagar. There were 100 responses collected from each block, and a total of 400 responses were collected from the study area. The data has been analyzed using techniques such as the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI), which is a balanced weighted average approach, indexing based on UNDP, and climate-wise agriculture practices based on composite score. The study also used multiple linear regression and the ordered logistic regression model. The areas of Loni and Muradnagar are the most vulnerable, have the least potential for adaptation, and are most exposed to socio-environmental stresses. More people are using cost-effective techniques like mulching and composting. The results imply that adoption of CSA practices is significantly influenced by economic viability.