Assessing the impacts of climate change on integrated rice-fish culture systems. A case study of the Amuria district, Eastern Uganda = 기후변화가 벼-어류 통합 양식 시스템에 미치는 영향 평가. 우간다 동부 아무리아 지역 정부 사례 연구

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study examined the impacts of rising temperatures on integrated rice- fish farming systems in Amuria District, Eastern Uganda. Specifically, it assessed farmers’ perceptions of temperature increases, the adaptive strategies employed, and the implications for household food security. A descriptive research design was employed, incorporating both probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Data were gathered via structured questionnaires and analyzed with Microsoft Excel, employing descriptive statistics, including tables and bar graphs for result presentation. Findings revealed that farmers unanimously acknowledged a steady rise in temperatures over recent years, which has adversely affected integrated rice-fish systems, leading to reduced rice yields and decreased fish survival rates. Furthermore, the study established that rising temperatures negatively influence household food security, as many farmers reported increased reliance on market purchases due to diminished household food supplies.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Abstract i
• LIST OF TABLES iv
• LIST OF FIGURES v
• LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS vi
• Chapter 1: Introduction 1
• 1.1 BACKGROUND 1
• 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 2
• 1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 3
• 1.4.1 General objective 3
• 1.4.2 Specific objectives 3
• 1.4 Research questions 4
• Chapter 2: Literature Review 5
• 2.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 5
• 2.2 FARMERS' VIEWS ON HOW RISING TEMPERATURES HAVE DAMAGED THE HARVEST
• OF RICE AND THE SURVIVAL OF FISH IN THE INTEGRATED RICE-FISH CULTIVATION
• SYSTEM IN AMURIA DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA 7
• 2.3 HOW RICE-FISH FARMERS IN AMURIA REGION ARE DEALING WITH THE EFFECTS
• OF RISING TEMPERATURES CURRENTLY. 8
• 2.3.1 ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-RESILIENT RICE VARIETIES 8
• 2.3.2 Selection of Climate-Resilient Fish Species 9
• 2.3.3 Improved Water Management Practices 9
• 2.3.4 Integrated Pest and Disease Management 9
• 2.3.5 Diversification and Livelihood Strategies 10
• 2.3.6 Use of Early Warning Systems and Climate Information Services 10
• 2.4 EFFECTS OF RISING TEMPERATURES ON THE FOOD SECURITY OF SMALLHOLDER
• FARMERS PRACTICING INTEGRATED RICE-FISH CULTURE. 10
• 2.4.1 Reduced Availability of Nutritious Food 10
• 2.4.2 Reduced Access to Food 11
• Chapter 3: Methodology 12
• 3.1 STUDY AREA 12
• 3.2 STUDY APPROACH 13
• 3.3 STUDY DESIGN 13
• 3.4 PARTICIPANTS 13
• 3.6 SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION 15
• 3.7 DATA COLLECTION AND TOOLS 15
• 3.8 VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY 16
• 3.9 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 16
• 3.10 DATA ANALYSIS 17
• Chapter 4: Results 18
• 4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RESPONDENTS 18
• 4.2 FARMERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON HOW TEMPERATURE RISE HAS AFFECTED RICE YIELD
• AND FISH SURVIVAL IN THE INTEGRATED RICE-FISH CULTURE SYSTEM IN AMURIA
• DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA. 20
• 4.3 CURRENT STRATEGIES FARMERS USE TO ADAPT TO THE EFFECTS OF RISING
• TEMPERATURES IN THE AMURIA DISTRICT. 21
• 4.4 EFFECTS OF RISING TEMPERATURES ON THE FARMERS’ FOOD SECURITY 25
• 4.4.1 Tabulation 25
• Chapter 5: Discussion of results 28
• 5.1 DEMOGRAPHIC TRAITS OF THE PARTICIPANTS 28
• 5.2 FARMERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON HOW TEMPERATURE RISE HAS AFFECTED RICE YIELD
• AND FISH SURVIVAL IN THE INTEGRATED RICE-FISH CULTURE SYSTEM IN AMURIA
• DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA. 30
• 5.3.1 Adaptive strategies farmers use 31
• 5.3.2 Relationship between gender, years of experience, location (sub-counties),
• levels of education and adaptive strategies farmers use 32
• 5.4 EFFECTS OF RISING TEMPERATURES ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY 36
• 5.4.1 Effects of rising temperature 36
• 5.4.2 Relationship between gender, years of experience, location (sub-counties),
• levels of education and food insecurity caused by effects of rising temperatures 37
• Chapter 6: Conclusion and Recommendation 42
• 6.1 CONCLUSIONS 42
• 6.2 RECOMMENDATIONS 43
• A. For Farmers and Extension Services 43
• References 46
• APPENDIX I: Questionnaire. 58
• 국문초록 63