Analyzing the determinants of farmers’ choice of adaptation methods and perceptions of climate change in the Nile basin of Ethiopia

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dc.creatorDeressa, T.T.
dc.creatorHassan, R.M.
dc.creatorAlemu, T.
dc.creatorYesuf, M.
dc.creatorRingler, Claudia
dc.date2008-09
dc.date2012-08-02T12:58:55Z
dc.date2012-08-02T12:58:55Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:23:48Z
dc.descriptionThis study identifies the major methods used by farmers to adapt to climate change in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia, the factors that affect their choice of method, and the barriers to adaptation. The methods identified include use of different crop varieties, tree planting, soil conservation, early and late planting, and irrigation. Results from the discrete choice model employed indicate that the level of education, gender, age, and wealth of the head of household; access to extension and credit; information on climate, social capital, agroecological settings, and temperature all influence farmers' choices. The main barriers include lack of information on adaptation methods and financial constraints. Moreover, the analysis reveals that age of the household head, wealth, information on climate change, social capital, and agroecological settings have significant effects on farmers' perceptions of climate change.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/21517
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/103135
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Food Policy Research Institute
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceDeressa, T.T., Hassan, R.M., Alemu, T., Yesuf, M. and Ringler, C. 2008. Analyzing the determinants of farmers’ choice of adaptation methods and perceptions of climate change in the Nile basin of Ethiopia. IFPRI Discussion Paper 798. Washington, DC: IFPRI. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/21517
dc.titleAnalyzing the determinants of farmers’ choice of adaptation methods and perceptions of climate change in the Nile basin of Ethiopia
dc.typeWorking Paper

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