Risk perceptions of climate change realities in agriculture among farmers in Bundelkhand agroclimatic zone of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the level of perception and awareness among farmers regarding the impacts and realities of climate change in agriculture in Bundelkhand Agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh, India. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. Overall risk perception scores were categorized as low, medium and high. The results revealed that 55.32 per cent of the farmers had a high level of risk perception, 24.26 per cent had a moderate level of risk perception and 19.57 per cent exhibited low risk perception. This study concludes that the perception and awareness of climate change among farmers is generally adequate but there is a pressing need for enhanced climate education, locally relevant extension services and practical adaptation strategies to strengthen agricultural resilience.