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Stakeholders Needs and Gaps in Climate-resilient Practices in Bulgarian Agriculture

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The survey was conducted with 21 participants representing various stakeholders in the process of adapting Bulgarian agriculture to climate change. The aim was to capture more perspectives from the different positions that respondents hold in the agricultural sector. To effectively address the challenges farmers face in adapting to climate change, organizations need multi-level, cross-sectoral support and collaboration. Some key support types and how each can directly tackle those barriers: 1. Policy Reform. The purpose can be creation an enabling environment for climate-resilient agriculture. It needs reform input subsidies to encourage sustainable practices (e.g., subsidies for organic compost instead of synthetic fertilizers). Promote water governance reforms that support conservation and equitable access. Land tenure security for smallholders, women, and youth, enabling long-term investment in adaptation. Mandate climate-smart agricultural training in national extension systems. 2. Training Programs. In order to overcome knowledge gaps, low adoption, behavioral resistance can be build farmer and extension worker capacity in adaptation knowledge and skills. Can be established farmer Field Schools on climate-resilient practices (e.g., drought-resistant crops, agroforestry, water harvesting). Digital literacy programs to enable use of weather apps, market information, or remote diagnostics. Train-the-trainer models to scale expertise through local champions. 3. Networking and Multi-Stakeholder Platforms. It aims to share knowledge, scale solutions, and align stakeholders. It can be achieved by Farmer cooperatives and associations to increase collective bargaining, learning, and resilience. Cross-sector alliances (NGOs, government, research, private sector) to coordinate climate action. Regional adaptation networks to share climate data, best practices, and tools. 4. Data and Technology Support. It needs make adaptation data-driven and context-specific. It needs Invest in local climate data systems (weather stations, seasonal forecasts). Deploy advisory apps and SMS platforms in local languages. Use remote sensing and GIS tools for monitoring land degradation, water stress, or pest migration. 5. Community-Led Approaches and Co-Design. In order to make ground solutions in local realities and knowledge. Participatory research and design with farmers and indigenous communities. Cultural adaptation of practices to respect traditions and improve acceptance.
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7119258216
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