Climate risk coping strategies of maize low-income farmers: A South African Perspective

Mathithibane, Mpho Steve (2021): Climate risk coping strategies of maize low-income farmers: A South African Perspective.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of climate risk coping strategies of smallholders in a South African perspective. A quantitative research approach was followed using surveys to collect primary data from participants in key maize producing provinces of South Africa. The results analysed employing multinomial regression, show that reduction of crop production in times of uncertainly is the most preferred coping mechanism. The study further revealed that farmers who use crop insurance have the highest level of preparedness to manage weather risk. The findings contribute to advancing knowledge, guiding policymakers and increasing efficiencies of risk mitigation efforts especially climate risk solutions in the context of climate change and persistent drought affecting South African farmers.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Risk management, risk coping, risk mitigation, smallholder farmers
• Subjects: Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q1 - Agriculture > Q14 - Agricultural Finance

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