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<p>Apricot cultivation in Malatya, Turkey, depends on narrow seasonal windows for water and temperature, and in recent years, growers have faced recurrent drought, late spring frost, and erratic heat. In this study, we aim to determine which features of the decision-maker best predict adaptation under those conditions: what farmers know about climate change, what they have lived through in recent seasons, and how they feel when they face uncertainty. We also examine two institutions that shape routine choices in the region: producer cooperatives and agricultural insurance. Evidence is obtained from a&#xa0;field survey of apricot growers analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Anxiety about climate change showed the strongest positive association with adaptive action, followed by direct experience and knowledge. Cooperative members reported higher knowledge and learning through practice. Insurance plays a&#xa0;different role by providing a&#xa0;financial backstop that lowers perceived exposure, eases anxiety, and reduces the urge to search for additional information under stress. Modeling these cognitive, emotional, and experiential factors alongside the two institutions in a&#xa0;single study shows how they work together in everyday production. The results support policies that combine agronomic extension and training with stronger cooperative capacity and practical risk protection so that perennial fruit farmers can remain resilient as conditions change.</p>

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Effect of Apricot Farmers’ Knowledge, Experience, and Anxieties About Climate Change on Their Adaptation Behavior

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    2026年3月18日

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  • Ahmet Aslan,
  • Damla Gungor,
  • Orhan Gunduz

摘要

Apricot cultivation in Malatya, Turkey, depends on narrow seasonal windows for water and temperature, and in recent years, growers have faced recurrent drought, late spring frost, and erratic heat. In this study, we aim to determine which features of the decision-maker best predict adaptation under those conditions: what farmers know about climate change, what they have lived through in recent seasons, and how they feel when they face uncertainty. We also examine two institutions that shape routine choices in the region: producer cooperatives and agricultural insurance. Evidence is obtained from a field survey of apricot growers analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. Anxiety about climate change showed the strongest positive association with adaptive action, followed by direct experience and knowledge. Cooperative members reported higher knowledge and learning through practice. Insurance plays a different role by providing a financial backstop that lowers perceived exposure, eases anxiety, and reduces the urge to search for additional information under stress. Modeling these cognitive, emotional, and experiential factors alongside the two institutions in a single study shows how they work together in everyday production. The results support policies that combine agronomic extension and training with stronger cooperative capacity and practical risk protection so that perennial fruit farmers can remain resilient as conditions change.