Technology Transfer and Adaptability to Enhance Food Security and Agricultural Disaster Resilience in the Caribbean
Assessing the Influence of Farming Experience on Farmers’ Resilience to Weather-Induced Damages in the Caribbean
Sienna Stewart, Buddhi Gyawali, Shristi Adhikari
Kentucky State University
Global food security and disaster impacts · Caribbean, Jamaica · 2026
Keywords: extreme weather, farming experience, Jamaica, food security, disaster
Abstract
The repercussions of extreme weather events have caused considerable damage to farmers in the Caribbean region. The agricultural sector is significantly affected, with drought becoming the most common disaster, followed by hurricanes and floods. To better understand the need for weather-resilience systems, a survey was conducted in 2025 in the Caribbean region. This research aims to understand the relationship between farmers’ years of experience and their ability to recover from weather-related crop damage. The analysis indicates that farmers with more years of experience tend to adopt more sustainable practices that reduce the impact of disasters. Thus, the findings suggest that increased institutional support is needed to improve farmers’ disaster preparedness and strengthen agricultural practices in the Caribbean.
