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ArticlePloS one2024

Climate-adaptive strategies for enhancing agricultural resilience in southeastern coastal Bangladesh: Insights from farmers and stakeholders.

Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Jianfeng Li, Aihong Cui, Raihana Chowdhury, Md Lokman Hossain

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Md Abdullah Al MamunDepartment of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0816-1808
Jianfeng LiDepartment of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9288-3415
Aihong CuiDepartment of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
Raihana ChowdhuryDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Md Lokman HossainDepartment of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6103-4226

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Abstract

Climate change impacts crop production worldwide, and coastal regions are particularly vulnerable to its adverse effects. Given the projected rise in temperature and shifting precipitation patterns, it is crucial to examine the current challenges faced by farmers in coastal Bangladesh. Using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), we assessed the perceptions and experiences of farmers and stakeholders regarding the existing agricultural practices, the challenges they face in crop cultivation, and the adoption of climate-adaptive practices in 2 sub-districts in the southeastern coastal region of Bangladesh. Moreover, using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) and the Standardized Terrestrial Water Storage Index (STI), we assessed the frequency and intensity of different climatic conditions in these two sub-districts. Results show that 100% of the respondents reported an increase in dry climatic conditions, the occurrence of untimely precipitation, and a decline in irrigation water during the cropping season. All the respondents in the FGDs expressed a loss of crop production because of these climate-induced disturbances. Despite these challenges, farmers have been implementing several climate-adaptive practices. Among the 9 mentioned climate-adaptive practices, 50% of FGD respondents utilize organic fertilizers, 42% cultivate heat- and drought-resilient crop varieties, use improved irrigation and harvest rainwater, and 25% cultivate integrated crops. The results of quantitative analysis of 3- and 6-month SPEI and STI values show that this region experienced frequent and intense dry climatic conditions during the growing-season, which supports the farmers' and stakeholders' concern about the increasing occurrence of droughts during crop growing periods. The results suggest that despite adopting climate-resilient practices under increasing growing-season droughts, farmers require support from the government and NGOs in capacity-building training and input support (e.g., stress-resilient seeds). This study holds practical implications for government, NGOs, and policymakers for ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity in the coastal region of Bangladesh.

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AgricultureClimate ChangeCrops, AgriculturalFarmersAgricultural IrrigationBangladeshCrop ProductionDroughtsFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMale

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