Farmers Utilization of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Across Selected Agro-Ecological Zones in Nigeria

Authors

  • Olufunmilayo Grace Adenaiye Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1777-2328
  • Simeon Dada yomi Alfred Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8789-0664
  • Oluwatosin Oluwasegun Fasina Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9974-9526

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v9i10.1808-1813.4293

Keywords:

Adaptation Strategies, Agro-Ecological, Climate Change, Utilization, Zones

Abstract

This study examined farmers‘ level of use of climate change adaptation strategies across selected agro-ecological zones in Nigeria. Edo and Ondo States were selected for the study with three major agro-ecological zones. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used. The correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between year of education and level of use of adaptation strategies (r = 0.15, P = 0.02). The result of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that significant differences existed in most of the adaptation strategies employed except planting different varieties (F = 1.672, P = 0.190), intercropping (F = 0.646, P = 0.525), crop rotation (F = 2.436, P = 0.090) and migration to different sites (F = 0.661, P = 0.517). The study recommended that the issue of climate change should not be taken lightly by all stakeholders as its effect differs among various agro-ecological zones.

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Published

31.10.2021

How to Cite

Adenaiye, O. G., Alfred, S. D. yomi, & Fasina, O. O. (2021). Farmers Utilization of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Across Selected Agro-Ecological Zones in Nigeria. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 9(10), 1808–1813. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v9i10.1808-1813.4293

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Research Paper