Farmers' information needs and sources for climate smart agriculture technologies (CSATs) in Chhattisgarh state

Climate change poses a critical threat to the stability and longevity of agriculture as a reliable food source. Sustainable agriculture aims to balance three dimensions: economic viability, social well-being, and ecological preservation. Farmers play a vital role in achieving these goals by implementing practices that protect natural resources, adapt to changing climates, and maintain economic stability. To make informed decisions, farmers need access to reliable, relevant information to support sound agricultural practices. This study was conducted in Chhattisgarh state which is having three agro-climatic zones: Bastar Plateau, Chhattisgarh Plains, and Northern Hills. Twenty percent of districts chosen from each agro-climatic zone. In total, six districts were included in the study, with a total sample of 360 farmers as respondents. The results of the study reaved that most respondents (60%) had a medium level of ICT utilization for Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies, followed by 21.39 percent with low and 18.61 percent with high utilization levels. Respondents' overall use of information sources for Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies showed that 55.83 percent were in the medium category, followed by 40.56 percent in the high category and 3.61 percent in the low category. Data on information needs for Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies indicated that most respondents (41.39%) had a medium level of need, followed by high (33.61%) and low (25 percent) levels.