Climate Change—Between “Myth and Truth” in Romanian Farmers’ Perception

The study analyzes the awareness of the effects of climate change on agriculture and the measures that should be implemented in this regard from the farmer’s perspective, taking into account the financial and promotional measures supported by the European Union for farmers. Thus, the study tracks th...

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Published in:Sustainability 2022-07, Vol.14 (14), p.8689
Main Authors: Micu, Marius Mihai, Dinu, Toma Adrian, Fintineru, Gina, Tudor, Valentina Constanta, Stoian, Elena, Dumitru, Eduard Alexandru, Stoicea, Paula, Iorga, Adina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Agricultural economics
Agricultural production
Agricultural products
Agricultural subsidies
Agriculture
Bibliometrics
Climate change
Climate effects
Cropping systems
Drought
Emissions
Energy consumption
Environmental protection
Farmers
Food security
Greenhouse effect
Livestock
Monetary policy
Plant production
Renewable resources
Subsidies
Sustainability
Sustainable agriculture
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Summary:The study analyzes the awareness of the effects of climate change on agriculture and the measures that should be implemented in this regard from the farmer’s perspective, taking into account the financial and promotional measures supported by the European Union for farmers. Thus, the study tracks the level of openness of farmers to implementing the measures that European policy makers will take in the coming period. Taking into account the fact that agriculture plays a particularly important economic role, due to the share of agricultural products in Romania’s total exports, particularly in plant production, a quantitative survey was carried out among Romanian farmers, using a questionnaire as an instrument, with a total of 407 respondents. The farmers interviewed undoubtedly recognize that the problems they face are caused by the effects of climate change and are willing to adapt, seek and implement the necessary solutions. The most problematic climatic phenomenon identified by farmers (71.5%) is drought, with negative effects on their activity. At the same time, 54.15% of the respondents believe that the effects of climate change are affecting their business through lower yields. Although the farmers interviewed are willing to implement solutions to combat climate effects, 80.34% of them are not considering revising cropping patterns, giving more importance to market demand than to practices that protect the environment. In conclusion, as long as farmers feel and understand the effects of climate change, it cannot be a myth, especially if they are willing to adapt to these challenges.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su14148689