​Differential Perception and Logit Analysis of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies among Dairy Farmers in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Haryana

Abstract

Background: The present research study was undertaken to study the dairy farmer’s perception and adaptation practices against impending climate change in the arid and semi-arid climate regions of Haryana. Methods: The study area Hisar and Karnal Districts had been purposively selected based on rainfall pattern and milk production potential in the state. In this study, interview schedule had been constructed to reveal the dairy farmers perception and adaptation practices against climate change were studied through Environmental, biological and socio-economic indicators. Result: It was found that, last 10 years majority of the farmers perceived significant increase in environmental changes, biological indicators and socio-economic indicators in their dairy farming practices respectively. Due to these perceived changes, the logit analysis had been applied to assess their adaptation practices in the breeding, feeding, healthcare, management and crop production aspects of the various significant levels.