Table 2 Key aspects of the FGDs commonly discussed in every village
From: Explaining farmers’ reluctance to adopt recommendations for sustainable ecosystem management
Section I: understanding current challenges in agriculture | |
Is water scarcity during the irrigation period (July–August) a problem in your village? | |
On a scale of 1–5 (5 = serious problem and 1 = no problem at all), how would you describe the gravity of the problem? | |
Does the quality of irrigation water affect your agricultural productivity? | |
On a scale of 1–5 (5 = serious problem and 1 = no problem at all), how would you describe the gravity of the problem? | |
Do traditional irrigation methods (flood/furrow) contribute to water scarcity? | |
On a scale of 1–5 (5 = serious problem and 1 = no problem at all), how would you describe the gravity of the problem? | |
What kinds of crops are grown in the area? | |
Do you agree with the proposed crop choice? | |
On a scale of 1–5 (5 = serious problem and 1 = no problem at all) how would you describe the gravity of the problem? | |
Section II: to understand the effect of the proposed changes in terms of what the new scenario would entail (positive and negative) as compared to current practices | |
Time spent in agriculture production | |
Cost of production | |
Farming practices (planting, weeding, harvesting) | |
Overall quality of life? |