Vulnerable Assessment on the Effect of Climate Change in the Production of Chrysanthemum in Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the effect of climate change on the production of chrysanthemum in Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet. Data were gathered from the farmers of Ambiong and at PAG-ASA (Baguio City). The finding shows that temperature is getting warmer based from the weather data where the minimum temperature increased. The increased utilization of chemicals by the farmers contributes to climate change. On the other hand, climate has effects on the farmer’s production. All of the farmers are aware of climate change. The production management was influenced by some factors such as climate change, the farmer’s own preferences, pest and diseases and economic factors. An effective strategy/ coping mechanism was to plan and implement production program. It is therefore recommended that respondents who are engaged in farming are encourage to decrease utilization of chemicals because this is one of the reasons contributing to the climate change. It is recommended that farmers should revisit traditional production practices to reduce effect of global warming and pollution to air and soil.