Keywords
Adaptation strategies
climate change
rural communities
flood draught
climate change
rural communities
flood draught
How to Cite
Abdussalam, B., & Adebayo, A. A. (2022). FARMING ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ALONG RIVER BENUE IN ADAMAWA STATE NIGERIA. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Sciences, 8(2), 34-50. Retrieved from http://jaeess.com.ng/index.php/jaeess/article/view/149
Abstract
This research work investigates the adaptation strategies to climate change by rural
communities along river Benue in Adamawa State Nigeria. A multistage sampling was also
employed, in the first stage three communities were randomly selected from each of the selected
LGAs and the second stage involves the allocation of four hundred and sixty-three interview
schedules to respondents. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential
statistics such as percentages, cross tabulations and Chi square. The result of the study showed
that farmers in the study area are aware of climate change uncertainties. The study also reveals
that farmers practiced various adaptation strategies. The study recommends that improved crop
varieties that are able to withstand severe droughts, tolerate higher temperatures and mature
early should be developed
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adaptation to climate change among farmers in the sahel savannah Agro-ecological zone
of Borno State, Nigeria. British Journal of Environment and climate change 2(2): 216-226,
2012.
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Nwachuku, E.U.(2020) Comparative analysis of food security status of Male and Female
headed farming Households in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science and
Practice, Vol.5(5) pp 193-201 2020.
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Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Chapter 1.
IPCC, (2014) Summary for policy makers Climate change 2014: Mitigation of climate change.
Contribution of working Group III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press, NY, USA.
Mohammad, D., Kwage, P.V., Bukar, U., Umar, J. (2013) Economic of Adaptation to Climate
Change among crop farmers in Adamawa State Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and
veterinary Science, 5(4): 6-10.
Molua, E.L. (2008). Turning up the heat on African Agriculture: The impact of climate change on
Cameroon’s Agriculture and Resource Economics. 2(1) PP 45-64.
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Communication Guide for Reporters and Educators. Ibadan. NEST PP 5-16.
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farmers on adaptation of new Paddy seed varieties in Muda area, Keda. Journal of
humanities and social science. Vol. 23, Issue 8 Ver. 9 (2018). PP 64-69
Wnaru, J.C., Onuoha, R.E. (2010). Credit use and Technical change in smallholder food crop
production in Imo State Nigeria. New York Science Journal. 3(11) PP 144-152.
Oluwasegun, O.A., Olaniran, J.M. (2010). Effects of temporal changes in climate variables on crop
production in tropical sub-humid South Western Nigeria: African journal of Environmental
sciences and Technology. Vol.4, No 8 (2010).
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Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Vol. 11 Issue 2 Ver. I (2018). PP 08-11
UNFCCC, (2008) Unfccc resource guide for preparing the national communication annex 1
parties. Model 2 vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
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