An analysis of farmers' appropriate actions to improve the resilience of small-scale farming units in Hamedan province under climate change conditions

Natural hazards are almost typically accompanied by significant losses in agriculture. Resilience is one strategy for dealing with these damages. Because of this, the overall goal of this research was to examine farmers' appropriate actions to strengthen the resilience of small-scale farming units to cope with climate change impacts in the province of Hamadan. Farmers engaged in small-scale farming operations (less than 10 hectares) made up the statistical population of the study. The 300-person sample size was determined using Cochran's methodology. They were sampled using the cluster technique over some stages, and distinct questionnaires were used for the interviews. The primary research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire, whose reliability and validity were established by Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability as well as a group of sustainability specialists and academics from the Department of Agricultural Development and Management in the University of Tehran. Software such as SMART PLS 3 and SPSSwin25 were used for data analysis. The use of new technologies, the development of infrastructure services, the development of mechanization and modernization, the strengthening of development infrastructure, the regulation of the market for agricultural products, the resolution of political crises, and a reduction in the unilateral presence of large-scale farmers in the management of agricultural organizations are some suggestions for improving the management resilience of the studied units. These actions will reduce the vulnerability of small farmers to climate change.