In northeast Madagascar, farmers struggle with climate change effects like altered rainfall and rising temperatures. Despite challenges, only one in five is adapting their farming practices. Financial barriers limit their capacity for change, and programs to assist them are insufficient. More research will expand to additional villages to confirm these trends and explore adaptation techniques.
Farmers in northeast Madagascar are facing significant challenges due to climate change, with nearly all experiencing alterations in temperature and rainfall that complicate agricultural practices. The study reveals that many struggle to feed their families, yet few are adapting their farming methods despite expectations of worsening conditions. Interviews conducted in 2023 across villages like Sarahandrano and Mandena indicate widespread concern, but a lack of adaptation techniques.
Overall, small-scale farmers in Madagascar are grappling with climate change impacts while facing financial and resource constraints that inhibit their ability to adapt. Programs intended to support these farmers are lacking, impacting food security and sustainability in the region. Future research will seek to validate initial findings and explore additional adaptations for diverse habitats, underscoring the challenges faced by farmers worldwide due to climate change.
Original Source: today.duke.edu
