2.4. Farmers' Risk Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does DRR stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what it means to reduce risks from disasters.

2. 2.

   Name one health risk that can occur after a flood.

   Hint

   Consider what happens to water during a flood.

3. 3.

   What does DRR stand for?

   • Disaster Risk Reduction
   • Disaster Response Resources
   • Drought Response Regulation

   Hint

   Focus on risk and disaster management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Perception of risk is identical for all communities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how different experiences shape views.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a community that suffers from both drought and flooding. Propose a comprehensive risk management strategy that addresses both issues.

   Hint

   Think about how to balance water use and conservation.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of public health policies on farmers’ practices in a disaster context. How can they adapt their methods to align with health guidelines while ensuring productivity?

   Hint

   Consider how health and agriculture can complement each other.