The Impact of Adoption of Climate Change Strategies on Farmers' Income: A Propensity Score Matching Approach

Abstract

Globally, farmers' livelihoods and agricultural productivity face severe problems due to climate change. Pakistan is one of the country’s most vulnerable to climate change. With an emphasis on comprehending the various mechanisms and results connected to adaptation strategies, this study explores how farmers' income is affected by adopting climate change strategies. The study aims to ascertain if farmers who have embraced climate change methods earn more money than those who haven't. Using a propensity score matching method, this study investigates how farmers' income is affected by their adoption of climate change initiatives based on data gathered from a sample of farmers from three agro ecological zones. The factors influencing the farmers were estimated using a Poisson regression model. This study shows how several characteristics, including age, education, income, experience, family size, family system, and farm labor, influence farmers' judgments about climate change strategies. The study's findings indicate that socioeconomic characteristics positively impact adopting climate mitigation strategies in farming. Farmers' income from agriculture is significantly and favorably correlated with adoption. The study's policy recommendation is that the governments educate farmers on adopting climate mitigation strategies to boost their productivity and give them access to credit facilities.