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Assessing the Influence of Climate Change on Cashew Pests and Diseases and Adaptation Strategies of Farmers in Mtwara District, Tanzania

Author(s) George Bandoma Swella, Kalista Higini Peter, Salum Mkumala
Country Tanzania
Abstract The main concern of the globe is the consequences associated with the climate change while more serious impacts of climate change are experienced in Agriculture. Under climate change, it is expected that the prevalence of crop pests will also change. Tanzania is the large cashew (Anacardium occidentale L) producer ranking 8th worldwide and 4th in Africa on cashew farming producing between 10-18% of the national per capita income yearly. However, the cashew's pests and diseases in Tanzania are increasing over time, while little is known whether the cashew's pests and diseases are influenced by climate change. The study conducted in Mtwara rural district to assess the trend of climate change, how climate change influences cashews’ pests and diseases and strategies employed by farmers to minimize the impact. Questionnaire survey, key informant interview, focus group discussion and non-participant observation were used to generate information. Data from Tanzania Meteorological Agency show increase in temperature, rainfall and relative humidity. Such increase has influenced the increase of pests and diseases on cashew production. For instance, powdery mildew has continued to be increase, due to the increased temperature and relative humidity. There are also new cashew diseases which are associated with climate change such as Fusarium wilt disease (fusarium oxyporum) that was noticed in 201. This disease associated with the increase of the global temperature and rainfall along the coastal areas. A farmer has been employing different strategies to cope with the increase of pests and diseases. However, there are several factors hindering the adaptation process such as low capital and level technology and inadequate agricultural extension services. Policy option is recommended include the availability of credit, subsides for farm inputs and proper information such when and how to control pests and diseases by using pesticides and insecticides
Keywords Climate change, Cashew nuts, pests, diseases
Published In Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On 2024-07-26
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