The objective of overcoming the effects of climate change on agriculture income can be achieved through adaptation to climate change. Farmers find difficulties in adaptation to climate change due to low level of knowledge and very little access to information. Having access to information on ...
The study assessed the effects of climate change and adaptation measures used by fluted pumpkin farmers in Ikwerre Local Government Area(LGA) of Rivers State, Southsouth Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. Out of the twelve communities that make ...
ClimateChangeCocoaProductionCocoaFarmCocoa is predominantly produced in the rainforest region of the country, an area that is vulnerable to changes in climatic conditions. This study examined the vulnerability of cocoa farmers to changes in climatic conditions in Ekiti State. Data for the study were ...
Effects of climate change and coping strategies among crop farmers in South West, NigeriaClimateCropCopingClimate change is one of the most critical challenges facing the global community as its accompanying effects on rural livelihoods, and food security cannot be overemphasized. The study therefore.....
One of the adverse effects of global climate change is the rising of sea level, which scientists saycan increase the salinity level of fresh water reserves. It is sure to do great harm to both land andfarmers. As salt water cannot be used for irrigation, plenty of farm fields close to ...
The increasing need for food production amidst the adverse effects of climate change poses significant challenges for farmers and agricultural experts worldwide. Furthermore, pests and pathogens are quick to adapt to the altered environmental conditions, making it even more challenging. The common vole...
CLIMATE changeAGRICULTURAL pestsThis exploratory study highlights the tradidional knowledge employed by Buhid farmers in weathering effects of climate variability on upland farming. A total of 100 farmers from two Buhid settlements participated in the study. They are either young or middled...
Climate Change has gained global attention due to its adverse impact on agriculture. Cocoa production in Ghana is also under threat following climate change. This study, therefore, examined farmers' perception on climate variability and its effect on adaptation strategies in the Suaman district of ...
Productivity may shift northward, exports may be reduced, farmers would likely have to change many of their practices, ranges of agricultural pests may extend northward, and shifts in agriculture may harm the environment in some areas. For water resources, total impacts could not be determined, ...
Located in the heart of America’s breadbasket, Champaign County, Illinois, helps feed the nation’s demand for corn and soybeans while fueling one of the more insidious impacts of climate change—fertilizer runoff. Every year, farmers apply tons of nitrogen fertilizer to the vast swaths of cro...