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Flood Coping Strategies Practised by the Farmers of Lauhajang Upazila in Munshiganj District

M. Kamruzzaman
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. G. Farouque
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. H. Rahman
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

In Bangladesh, more emphasis is now put on non-structural means for flood management, in particular by adopting a policy of involving communities in flood management. The main objectives of the study were to determine and describe the flood coping strategies practised by the farmers. In addition, attempt was also made to explore the relationships between the selected characteristics of the farmers with their flood coping strategies. The study was carried out at Baultali and Surpara villages under Lauhajang upazila of Munshiganj district. A sample of 120 farmers was randomly selected from a total population of 600 farmers. Data were collected from the sampled farmers using interview schedule throughout October, 2010. Flood coping strategies were measured concerning four aspects as crop, livestock, fisheries and non-farm livelihood activities. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient (r) was used to ascertain the relationship between the concerned variables. In case of strategies, 41.7 percent farmers practised moderately in crop aspect, 60.3 percent farmers practiced livestock aspect in low level, 76.7 percent farmers also practiced fisheries aspect in low level and 57.5 percent farmers practised non-farm livelihood aspect moderately. Correlation analysis indicated that age, level of education, farm size, land area affected by flood last time, annual family income, training received, extension media contact and social mobility of farmers had significant relationship with flood coping strategies.

Keywords: Flood coping, Practice, Farmer, Aspects of coping strategies

Location: Lauhajang upazila under Munshiganj district

Start Date: 00-10-2010

End Date: 31-10-2010

Program Area: Knowledge Management

Commodity: Land management

Objectives:

1. To determine the coping strategies practiced by the farmers to adjust with flood.

Methodology:

Measurement of flood coping strategies - Flood coping strategies were observed in total four aspects. The aspects were crop, livestock, fisheries and non-farm livelihood activities. A total 17 strategies were identified from those four aspects by conducting focus group discussion (FGD). Farmers’ response for each strategy was measured by using a four point rating scale. The score was assigned as 3, 2, 1 and 0 for regularly, occasionally, rarely and not at all respectively. As crop aspect had total six strategies so total score varied from 0 to 18. Similarly, two strategies for livestock and two strategies for fisheries and the total score varied from 0 to 6 in both cases. Seven strategies for non-farm livelihood activities were considered and the total score varied from 0 to 21. On the basis of flood coping strategies score, the respondents were classified into three categories for concerned four aspects separately. Ranking of different strategies for crop and non-farm livelihood aspects were made. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) was used for testing the relationships between the concerned variables. Data collection - In order to collect relevant data for the study, a structured interview schedule was carefully prepared keeping the objectives of the study in mind. To prepare the interview schedule and secure in depth information, focus group discussion (FGD) and case study were also conducted. The schedule contained both open and closed form of questions. Data were collected throughout October, 2010.

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 4(1): 19 - 24, 2011; ISSN 1999-7361

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Achievement/Findings:

Correlation analysis indicated that age, level of education, farm size, land area affected by flood last time, annual family income, training received, extension media contact and social mobility of farmers had significant relationship with flood coping strategies.

Knowledge Management: Journal