ANALYSIS OF PRODUCERS' ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN FLOOD CONTROL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN YÉLIMANÉ, KAYES REGION

Abstract

Our study aims to contribute to improving the state of knowledge of the adaptation strategies of producers in flood recession production systems in Yélimané. The methodology is based on the collection of data at the level of the commune, where a general assembly made it possible to choose the villages, to define and validate criteria for classifying households into wealthy, moderately wealthy and poor on the basis of the level of equipment and the differentiation of flood recession production systems. A questionnaire was administered to heads of households, resource persons and a focus group interview guide with FOs and other actors involved in the field of Agriculture. In terms of results, 330 households were surveyed, including 110 per category. 65% are men and 35% women. 91% are married and 70% are illiterate. The average household size is 34.2, 27.5 and 17.4 people; they have an average area of 14.3, 4.8 and 5.2 ha respectively for types A, B and C. Poorly equipped, they practice flood recession and rainfed crops. The data shows that almost all households (96%) have actually observed climate change and the consequences are felt in the drop in yields and income. Also, households are limited to the types and diversity of crops they can grow. Among them, 59% of households have adopted strategies to reduce these negative effects and make ad hoc and technical adjustments in anticipation for all seasons.