Use of Seasonal Forecast Information in Farm Level Decision Making in Bundelkhand, India

This executive summary describes a study on the use of seasonal forecast information (SFI) by small-scale farmers in Bundelkhand, India, as part of the CDKN-funded 'Shubh Kal' project. The research identifies key barriers within a knowledge-action system that prevent farmers from utilizing monsoon forecasts to improve agricultural productivity and mitigate climate risks.

• The study identifies that the effective use of seasonal forecast information (SFI) depends on a 'knowledge-action system' consisting of several components: forecast dissemination, demand, acceptance (which includes legitimacy, credibility, and salience), understanding, and action capacity. Deficiencies in any of these components can prevent farmers from using forecasts.
• Based on a ground-level questionnaire in Bundelkhand, India, the research found that the use of monsoon forecast information is significantly associated with three specific components: action capacity, salience, and dissemination.
• The 'Shubh Kal' project, which funded this research, piloted a communication model using community radio to bridge gaps between government officials, scientists, and communities, aiming to increase the voice and knowledge of communities regarding climate change adaptation.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2014). Use of Seasonal Forecast Information in Farm Level Decision Making in Bundelkhand, India. https://cdkn.org/resource/seasonal-forecast-information-in-farm-level-decision-making-bundelkhand-india

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Use of Seasonal Forecast Information in Farm Level Decision Making in Bundelkhand, India. 2014. https://cdkn.org/resource/seasonal-forecast-information-in-farm-level-decision-making-bundelkhand-india.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2014use, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Use of Seasonal Forecast Information in Farm Level Decision Making in Bundelkhand, India}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2014}, month = aug, url = {https://cdkn.org/resource/seasonal-forecast-information-in-farm-level-decision-making-bundelkhand-india}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }