Table 2 Indicators that justify farmers’ perception of increasing temperature and decreasing precipitation
N | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Indicators of temperature change | ||
Longest months with high day time temperature | 133 | 33.3 |
Frequent occurrence of heat-induced crop disease | 119 | 29.3 |
Switch to heat tolerant crop types/varieties (not previously adapted to the area) | 110 | 27.1 |
Frequent occurrence of heat-induced livestock disease | 107 | 26.4 |
Frequent occurrence of heat-induced human disease | 103 | 25.4 |
Emergence of new plant species/invasive species in the form of weed | 82 | 20.2 |
Quick disappearance of water sources/points due to high evaporation | 80 | 19.7 |
Indicators of precipitation change | ||
Shortened length of rainy season | 136 | 18.2 |
Change in planting time/date to adjust to onset of rainfall | 123 | 16.8 |
Early onset and early exit of rainy season | 114 | 15.5 |
Erratic nature of rainfall/Increased volume of rainfall at a time | 100 | 13.6 |
Late onset of rainy season | 99 | 13.5 |
Crop failure due to water shortage | 98 | 13.4 |
Switch to drought tolerant crop types/varieties (not previously adapted to the area) | 64 | 8.7 |