Adoption of Improved Cassava Production Technologies Among Small-Scale Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Uzochukwu, Uchemba Victor; Mgbedike, Nenna Godwin; Obianefo, Chukwujekwu A.

doi:10.11648/j.jps.20210904.11

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“…Findings from the present study showed that across various survey regions, the main avenues through which individuals access information about climate change prominently include radio broadcasts, interactions with fellow farmers, and in-person discussions with neighbors. This widespread pattern of information dissemination aligns with the findings of multiple studies conducted not only in Anambra, as highlighted by Nwabugwu et al (2019) and Uzochukwu et al (2021), but also in diverse sub-Saharan African contexts. One of the noteworthy aspects of this information-sharing framework is the pivotal role of radio as a powerful and accessible medium for effectively communicating climate-related knowledge to diverse target groups across the region.…”

Section: Sources Of Information By Farmers On Climate Change Adaptationsupporting

confidence: 86%

Climate smart agriculture? Adaptation strategies of traditional agriculture to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

Okoronkwo,

Ozioko,

Ugwoke

et al. 2024

Front. Clim.

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IntroductionSub-Saharan Africa faces increasingly unpredictable and extreme weather patterns due to climate change, posing significant threats to food security and rural livelihoods. Traditional agriculture, deeply rooted in the region's history and culture, is particularly vulnerable to these changes. This study investigates the adaptation strategies of traditional agricultural farmers to climate change using southeast Nigeria as a microcosm of the broader challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsMultistage sampling procedure was used to select 75 farmer group leaders in the study region. Cross-sectional data were collected through semi-structured interview schedules and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and principal component analysis using Varimax rotated matrix.ResultsFindings showed that farmers rely on face-to-face discussions with neighbors (76.0%), fellow farmers (66.7%), and radio (54.7%) as their primary sources of information on climate change. Results showed that traditional adaptation practices such as use of organic manure (x¯ = 3.89), traditional organic composting (x¯ = 3.80), afforestation (x¯ = 3.71), agroforestry (x¯ = 3.61) were the topmost traditional agricultural practices use to cushion the effect of climate change. Conserving the overall soil health, soil moisture retention, reducing CO2 emissions and maintaining crop productivity were the major reasons for using the traditional approaches. Climate-induced drought and high cost of accessing weather information (x¯ = 1.93), and inadequate funding (x¯ = 1.92), among others were the key constraints to adaptation.DiscussionResults showed that farmers prioritize agronomic manipulation and integrated research approaches as key strategies to adapting traditional agriculture to climate anomalies. Although farmers used their indigenous practices, continuous learning and improvement through capacity-building workshops and progress monitoring are essential for effective climate change adaptation. Policymakers should invest in promoting indigenous knowledge, provide access to credit for climate-resilient infrastructure, promote climate-smart agricultural practices and foster collaborative research as the cornerstone for sustainable rural development.

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Section: Sources Of Information By Farmers On Climate Change Adaptationsupporting

confidence: 86%

Climate smart agriculture? Adaptation strategies of traditional agriculture to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

Okoronkwo,

Ozioko,

Ugwoke

et al. 2024

Front. Clim.

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“…This Adjusted R-square value is in line with the 0. [22,21,34,50] . Farmer illiteracy (β = 0.204), and high production costs (β = 0.144) are the constraints associated with positive coefficients, indicating a regressive influence on the practice of CSA.…”

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Analysis of the effect of climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) on food security of maize production in Southeast, Nigeria

Chukwujekwu,

Chinwe,

Ejike

et al. 2024

IJMRGE

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This study examines the effect of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs) on the food security dimensions of availability, accessibility, affordability, stability, and usability of maize production in Southeast Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling method was adopted to select 375 farmers. Censored and OLS regression analyses were conducted using R software to analyze the data. Results indicate that certain CSAPs significantly influence the availability and accessibility dimensions of food security. Water management, residue management, mulching, crop rotation, adopting early planting, and obtaining credit were associated with higher levels of availability and accessibility, while practices like minimum tillage and improving access to information were associated with lower levels. Practices such as water management, minimum tillage, and adopting early planting positively influence affordability and stability. Furthermore, the study explores the influence of constraints on the practice of CSA in Southeast Nigeria. Farmers’ illiteracy (50.6)***, high production costs (4.00)***, lack of equipment and inputs, limited awareness of CSA practices (5.24)***, and resistance to change (13.70)*** were identified as key constraints. However, the study recommends that promoting awareness and incentivizing sustainable agricultural practices can encourage farmers to overcome resistance to change and embrace CSA initiatives, thus enhancing food security and economic development in Southeast Nigeria.

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“…Though fairly educated. Uchemba et al (2021) reported that education has a great influence on the adoption of agricultural technology. This is also in line with the report of Temitope et al (2019) who reported that most of their respondents spent 7 -12 years in school.…”

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Agricultural Productivity and Postharvest Loss Among Cassava Farmers, In Anambra State, Nigeria

Nwankwo,

Chiekezie

2024

GJAR

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Postharvest loss is one of the greatest challenges of agricultural productivity and its reduction is a key pathway to food security. Using Cassava production, this study tends to examine the socioeconomic characteristics of the cassava farmers; determine the effect of postharvest loss on cassava production; analyse the financial implication and mitigation strategies employ by the cassava farmers in the study area. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to a random sample of 120 cassava farmers in the state. Descriptive statistics, mean threshold from five points Likert scale, Logit model, and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Results showed that female farmers (51.7%) dominated the sector, with an average age of 41.91, 10.73 level of education, and 13.18 farming experience with 5.58 household sizes. The farmers have a 68.0% postharvest losses management index, and 32.0% postharvest loss among cassava farmers. The study found that the determinants of postharvest loss in the area are age, marital status, education, farming experience, household size, cooperative membership, access to credit, and extension contact. Postharvest losses come with a load of financial implications, and in that regard, the farmers designed a number of mitigation strategies like good agronomic practice adoption, processing immediately to chips, gari, and fufu among others. The study concluded that cassava farmers in Anambra State have high postharvest losses (32.0%). The study recommends the introduction of improved storage facilities and the provision of incentives to the farmers to increase their agricultural productivity and reduce postharvest losses.

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Adoption of Improved Cassava Production Technologies Among Small-Scale Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

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Climate smart agriculture? Adaptation strategies of traditional agriculture to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

Climate smart agriculture? Adaptation strategies of traditional agriculture to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

Analysis of the effect of climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) on food security of maize production in Southeast, Nigeria

Agricultural Productivity and Postharvest Loss Among Cassava Farmers, In Anambra State, Nigeria

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