Investigating the Economic Effects of Ferula Cultivation on Climate Change Management in Qadis District, Badghis, Afghanistan
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In Afghanistan, Ferula (Hing) has economic importance and promotes new cultivation patterns, especially in arid regions. Its cultivation is popular in Qadis district, Badghis province. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of cultivation pattern change on climate change management through hing cultivation. A quantitative research approach employed a 30-item questionnaire to investigate variables including cultivation practices, income, consumption patterns, challenges, and farmers' satisfaction. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire were assessed, followed by descriptive statistical analysis. Statistical methods explored relationships between variables and the influence of knowledge and attitudes on climate change and hing cultivation. Hing cultivation positively impacted farmers' economic status in Qadis district. Most farmers (80%) preferred the Tajik variety, allocating 0.2-1 hectare of their lands to hing cultivation. Around 40% yielded 100-200 kg of hing per hectare, earning 2-3 million Afghanis. Overall, 75% of farmers expressed higher satisfaction with hing cultivation. Hing cultivation provides an efficient approach to climate change management in Qadis region. In conclusion hing shows high resistance to drought and offers significant economic benefits. The results of this study have valuable implications for policy makers and stakeholders and provide insights into the potential implementation of hing cultivation as a suitable solution for climate change management in similar regions.
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Badghis, Climate, Change, Hing, Qadis, District##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.details##
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