Navigating Climate Challenges: Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies in Netrokona’s Haor Region of Bangladesh

Advances in Agriculture

卷:2026

Research Article

Shamal Kumar Bhowal¹  Uttam Kumer Sarker¹  Md. Aminul Islam¹  Jubaidur Rahman¹  Md. Shahidul Islam¹  Md. Abdus Salam¹  Apurbo Kumar Chaki²  Md. Romij Uddin¹ 

[1] Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh, bau.edu.bd

[2] On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 1701, Bangladesh, bari.gov.bd

关键词: agricultural resilience;    climate change;    climatic trends;    farmers’ perspective;    hazard index;   

DOI  :  10.1155/aia/9513899

 received in 2025-04-15, accepted in 2026-07-28,  发布年份 2026

来源: Hindawi Publishing Corporation

【 摘 要 】

The haor wetlands of northeastern Bangladesh—large bowl-shaped floodplains that remain submerged for much of the year—are among the most climate-vulnerable agroecosystems in South Asia. This study investigates farmers’ perceptions of climatic hazards, analyzes long-term climate trends, and identifies adaptation strategies in the Netrokona haor region. Data were gathered using a mixed-method approach from 250 farm households through structured surveys, complemented by 10 key informant interviews (KIIs) and 5 focus group discussions (FGDs). Historical climate records (1976–2022) were analyzed to validate farmers’ perceptions. Results show that 94.60% of respondents perceived rising temperatures, 60.30% reported declining rainfall, and 95.30% observed more frequent climatic hazards, consistent with meteorological data. Flash floods (87.50%), heat waves (78.10%), and lightning strikes (75.70%) were the most frequently reported hazards, with flash floods ranking highest on the participatory hazard index (PHI; score 40). Adaptation responses varied: 64.30% adjusted planting schedules, 43.80% adopted short-duration rice varieties, 31.90% used stress-tolerant crops, and 52.80% increased pesticide use. Logistic regression analysis revealed that adjusting planting schedules (B = 0.901, p <0.001, odds ratios [OR] = 2.46) and adopting new crop varieties (B = 0.789, p <0.001, OR = 2.20) were the strongest predictors of adaptation, while reliance on high-interest loans (B = −0.438, p=0.013, OR = 0.65) or selling property (B = −0.511, p=0.005, OR = 0.60) was negatively associated with resilience. The study shows that farmers’ perceptions closely align with observed climatic trends, yet adaptation remains constrained by socioeconomic barriers. Findings provide evidence-based insights for designing climate-resilient policies and promoting adaptive agricultural practices in Bangladesh’s haor wetlands.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
Copyright © 2026 Shamal Kumar Bhowal et al. Advances in Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2026

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