Documentation on the Effect of Climate Change in Rice Production in Agawa, Besao, Mountain Province

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the effect of climate change in rice production in Agawa, Besao, Mountain Province. Data were gathered from the farmers of Agawa and at BSU Agricultural- Meteorological Research Station. All of the respondents were aware of climate change. Rice is planted in the study area only once a year. The production practices of the farmers were influenced by the factors such as economic factors, bio-physical, climate change and their preferences. The common coping mechanisms for the farmers were to change the variety of their crops and to change or adjust their cropping period. It is therefore recommended that a seminar about climate change and its effects on rice production for the rice producers to improve their production. Varieties of rice that are adapted to climate change should be introduced to the farmers. The farmers should plan their production regarding the changes in weather and temperature then implement it.