Thesis Abstract

<p> </p><div>Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity and food security. As farmers face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, the adoption of climate-resilient crops becomes crucial. This project aims to investigate the impact of agricultural education on farmers' adoption of climate-resilient crops, with a focus on understanding the factors that influence farmers' decision-making processes.</div><div>The project will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative research methods. A comprehensive literature review will be conducted to gather existing knowledge on climate-resilient crops, their characteristics, and the potential benefits they offer in mitigating climate risks.</div><div>Quantitative data will be collected through surveys administered to farmers who have received agricultural education and those who have not. The surveys will assess farmers' knowledge of climate-resilient crops, their attitudes towards adopting these crops, and their actual adoption rates. Additionally, socio-demographic information and farm characteristics will be collected to understand the contextual factors that may influence adoption.</div><div>Qualitative research methods, such as interviews and focus group discussions, will be conducted with a sample of farmers who have adopted climate-resilient crops. These qualitative data will provide insights into the motivations, challenges, and success factors associated with adoption. Farmers' perceptions of the role of agricultural education in their decision-making processes will also be explored.</div><div>The collected data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques and thematic analysis. The findings will be used to assess the impact of agricultural education on farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and adoption of climate-resilient crops. The study will also identify the barriers and facilitators of adoption, as well as the specific educational interventions that have been most effective in promoting adoption.</div><div>The expected outcomes of this project include a better understanding of the impact of agricultural education on farmers' adoption of climate-resilient crops, insights into the factors influencing farmers' decision-making processes, and recommendations for enhancing agricultural education programs to promote adoption. The findings will contribute to the development of evidence-based strategies to enhance climate resilience in agriculture and ensure food security in the face of climate change.</div> <br><p></p>

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