Farmers'Perception to Climate Change in Barak Valley Zone of Assam: An Empirical Study

Level of awareness about the risk and its components is key to manage the risks. In this study we attempted to capture the farmers'perceptions on climate change and determined the factors affecting it. The findings of study derive its root from the primary data collected from 60 randomly selected farmers from Cachar and Karimganj districts of Assam which witness floods almost every year. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were used to draw the logical inference from the findings. Findings revealed that socio-economic factors like gender, size of landholding, education, occupation, farming experience and extension contacts affects farmers'perception on climate change. The study suggest the dissemination of climate smart technologies to the vulnerable should be based on the socio-economic attributes as advocated by the study for their better adoption and risk proofing and creation of local employment opportunities so shield the vulnerable from economic losses due to climate change.