In order to increase and sustain farmers’ production, productivity, income and food security in the wake of climate change, various methods of production have been invented and published to counter effects of climate change. However, many farmers in rural areas do not get to have the resources needed to adopt some of these climate mitigation strategies. Various studies have shown the devastating effects of climate change on farmers and the nation at large as food is needed by all. Farmers have experienced the effects of droughts, floods, high temperatures etc. and have had to adapt to the current changes for survival. This study focused on finding out the techniques used by the farmers to mitigate against climatic hazards and how they access the information needed to fight climate change.
This report was generated to serve as a reference document for Musika and its implementing partners. Musika Development Initiatives (Musika) is a non-profit company that works to stimulate private sector investment in rural agricultural markets. It does this by helping businesses develop mutually beneficial and transparent commercial relationships with smallholder farmers that integrate the provision of information and technology adoption, and provides long term incentives for farmers to invest in their farming businesses. It provides its clients with high quality, commercially focused technical advice and business model support, and were relevant smart subsidies to bring down the initial risks of doing business with the smallholder market. Musika also supports innovative market-based solutions to environmental issues and strives to ensure that women are key participants in improved agricultural markets. Musika acknowledges and appreciates the financial support from the Swedish Embassy in Lusaka.