Febronia Pius Msuya1, Frida Nyiva Mutui2, Melvine Lilechi3
1, 2, 3 The Catholic University of Eastern Africa,
P.O. Box 62157-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.
Corresponding Author Email: febbymsuya7@gmail.com
Abstract
The study sought to analyse the existing adaptation strategies employed by farmers in the Lushoto District. Adaptation strategies to climate change resilience are crucial, especially in addressing food security challenges faced by marginalised communities like those in Lushoto District, Tanzania. Also, the study is both appropriate and relevant as climate change continues to threaten agricultural systems and food availability. The study employed a concurrent research design, which involved both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The study targeted 4084 farmers from four divisions. The study employed a concurrent research design, which involved both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Simple random sampling was used to select 364 farmers, whereas purposive sampling was used to select informants. The study used questionnaires, semi-structured interview guides and observation guides to collect data. Quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 27.0) and presented in tables and figures. Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis and presented thematically. Additionally, farmers reported using various climate change adaptation strategies, including changing planting dates, soil conservation techniques, agroforestry, water harvesting, and crop diversification. They also reported that the effectiveness of applying the adaptation strategies mentioned was affected by limited finances, insufficient institutional and government support, and inadequate farmers’ knowledge of adaptation strategies. The study recommends conducting further research on assessing the long-term adaptation strategies on food security, investigating the role of technologies in adaptation practices and evaluating the effectiveness of various adaptation strategies on improving productivity.
Keywords: Adaptation, Mitigation, Strategies, food security, agriculture, climate change
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Msuya, F. P., Nyiva, F.M., & Lilechi , M. (2025). Analysis of Food Security Adaptation Strategies Employed by Farmers in Lushoto District, Tanzania. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 12(3), 36-47.