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“People are interested in experimenting but have little knowledge
and money. Around half of the villagers gradually started to follow
my practices. Of the 100–165 villagers, 50% are experimenting and
trying new practices, crops, etc., and observe my cultivation. They
have their limitations and due to the floods were very discouraged
in their farming. Maybe in the future we will have to invest more
in winter vegetables. According to my experience people only
cultivate paddy. It is important to their diet. But if they cannot
grow paddy, they will have to grow winter vegetables. During winter
there is less rain but there is no risk of flood to do so. In summer, it
is too much and in winter, too little water.”
“Increasing regional collaboration in scientific research and policy
making has been suggested for reducing climate change impacts on
water, biodiversity, and livelihoods in the Himalayan region.”
Indian farmer, 45, Lower Laopani, Assam
IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (Hijioka et al. 2014)
