Agricultural adaptation strategies to climate change impacts in Africa: a review

Akinnagbe, Oluwole Matthew; Irohibe, I.

doi:10.3329/bjar.v39i3.21984

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“…The advantages of mixing crops with varying attributes are in terms of maturity period (maize and beans) and drought tolerance (maize and sorghum). This finding is in congruent with that of Akinnagbe and Irohibe (2014) that multi cropping was the commonest adaptive strategy used in all African countries except Cameroun and South Africa. The study further shows that farmers engaged in the digging of pits during the wet season to store water for use during the lengthy dry season.…”

Section: The Use Of Indigenous Methods In Seasonal Climate Predictionsupporting

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“…In like manner, this method was adopted by farmers in Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Gambia and Sudan in order to cushion the effects of rainfall variability (Akinnagbe and Irohibe, 2014).…”

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“…Conversely, it was found that some farmers shifted their planting period to a more suitable time or month. Similarly, Akinnagbe and Irohibe (2014) argued that climate change adversely affects crop production through long term alterations in rainfall leading to changes in cropping pattern. Similar adaptive measure was adopted by farmers in Cameroun, Equatorial Guinea and Central African Republic (Urama and Ozor, 2011).…”

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The Use of Indigenous Methods in Seasonal Climate Prediction and Adaptation among Farmers in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Adeleke

2019

International Journal of Geography and Geology

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In recent times, agricultural productivity has been on the decline in ATISBO Local Government of Oyo State due to neglect by the government and more recently, severity of climate change. More worrisome is the fact that farmers do not have access to modern technologies for climate prediction and adaptation which has made them to rely heavily on their indigenous methods. Consequently, the focus of this study is to investigate the indigenous methods used by farmers in climate prediction and adaptation as well as the effects of climate change on crop yield. Data for the study were obtained via a structured questionnaire and focus group discussion involving 260 farmers. It was found that farmers' age (R²=19.7%; B=0.444), duration of stay in locality (R²=35.7%; B=0.598) and education (R²=38.9%; B=-0.623) were the major determinants of the use of indigenous methods in climate prediction and adaptation. Animal behaviour, plant phenology, atmospheric changes, astronomical changes and water bodies were the major indigenous methods of climate prediction while multi cropping and contour ploughing were some adaptive measures. Crop yields of the farmers declined drastically while it is glaring that climate change is taking its toll on the indigenous methods of farmers. The paper recommends easy access of farmers to modern technologies for climate prediction and adaptation, as well as the integration of indigenous methods with scientific method. Contribution/Originality: This study is one of the very few studies to investigate the use of indigenous methods in seasonal climate prediction and adaptation among farmers in Nigeria. Although different indigenous methods were reported, the severity of climate change is beginning to take its toll on the indigenous methods of farmers. 1. INTRODUCTION In Oyo State, like in many other parts of Nigeria, the majority of the people live in rural areas where poverty and deprivation are the most severe. The dependence of rural dwellers on agriculture and its overall contribution to the economy makes agriculture a key industry in Oyo State. It is the single largest employer of labour, a source of raw materials to industries and a major source of revenue to the state. The rapid population growth rate experienced in the state suggests that agriculture now has more mouths to feed than ever before. With a population of over 5,000,000 people (National Population Commission, 2006) agriculture has not been able to meet the increasing and more diversified food requirements of the population. Thus, from being self-sufficient in food production, the state is now experiencing a serious food crisis due to uncertainty in seasonal prediction for crop

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Section: The Use Of Indigenous Methods In Seasonal Climate Predictionsupporting

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“…In like manner, this method was adopted by farmers in Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Gambia and Sudan in order to cushion the effects of rainfall variability (Akinnagbe and Irohibe, 2014).…”

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The Use of Indigenous Methods in Seasonal Climate Prediction and Adaptation among Farmers in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Adeleke

2019

International Journal of Geography and Geology

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“…Regarding dry-soil planting as an adaptation strategy, Akinnagbe and Irohibe (2014) reported that in Tanzania, to avoid crop production risks due to rainfall variability and drought, staggered planting into dry soil before the onset of rains is very common for many farmers. The cultivation of several fields using the dry planting method is therefore regarded as a special feature of adapting to low rainfall conditions since it increases the chances of harvesting at least some of the cultivated fields.…”

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Is dry soil planting an adaptation strategy for maize cultivation in semi-arid Tanzania?

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Agriculture has the greatest potential to lift the African continent out of poverty and alleviate hunger. Among the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania has an abundance of natural resources and major agricultural potential. However, one of the most important constraints facing Tanzania's agricultural sector is the dependence on unreliable and irregular weather, including rainfall. A strategy to cope with climate uncertainty in semi-arid regions is to proceed with the sowing of the crop before the onset of the rainy season. The advantage is that when the rains start, seeds are already in the soil and can begin immediately the process of germination. The objective of this paper was to assess the effectiveness of dry-soil planting for maize as an adaptation strategy in the context of a changing climate in Dodoma, a semi-arid region in Tanzania. For this assessment, the DSSAT crop model was used in combination with climate scenarios based on representative concentration pathways. A probability of crop failure of more than 80% can be expected when sowing occurs during the planting window (of 21 days) starting on 1st November. The next planting window we assessed, starting on 23rd November (which was still before the onset of rain), presented significantly lower probabilities of crop failure, indicating that sowing before the onset of the rainy season is a suitable adaptation strategy. Results also indicated that, despite not reaching the highest maize grain yields, fields prepared for dry-soil planting still produced adequate yields. The cultivation of several fields using the dry planting method is a strategy farmers can use to cope with low rainfall conditions, since it increases the chances of harvesting at least some of the cultivated fields. We conclude that dry-soil planting is a feasible and valid technique, even in scenarios of climate change, in order to provide acceptable maize yields in semi-arid Tanzania.

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“…2). Adaptation strategies include all the set of actions and processes that can be performed in response to climate change (Akinnagbe and Irohibe 2014). A classic example of an adaptive strategy applied in viticulture is the sustainable management of vineyards, which can act as a carbon sink and improve the resilience of agro-ecosystems under harsh conditions, providing a batch of ecosystem services (Brunori et al 2016).…”

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Grapevine abiotic stress assessment and search for sustainable adaptation strategies in Mediterranean-like climates. A review

Bernardo

Dinis

Machado

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Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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Foreseen climate change points to shifts in agricultural production patterns worldwide, which may impact ecosystems directly, as well as the economic and cultural contexts of the wine industry. Moreover, the combined effects of environmental threats (light, temperature, and water relations) at different scales are expected to impair natural grapevine mechanisms, decreasing yield and the quality of grapes. Hence, the interaction between several factors, such as climate, terroir features, grapevine stress responses, site-specific spatial-temporal variability, and the management practices applied, which represents and effective challenge for sustainable Mediterranean viticulture, allowed researchers to develop adaptive strategies to cope with environmental stresses. Here, we review the effects of abiotic stresses on Mediterranean-like climate viticulture and the impacts of summer stress on grapevine growth, yield, and quality potential, as well as the subsequent plant responses and the available adaptation strategies for winegrowers and researchers. Our main findings are as follows: (1) environmental stresses can trigger dynamic responses in grapevines, comprising photosynthesis, phenology, hormonal balance, berry composition, and the antioxidant machinery; (2) field research methodologies, laboratory techniques, and precision viticulture are essential tools to evaluate grapevine performance and the potential quality for wine production; and (3) advances in the existing adaptation strategies are vital to maintain sustainability and regional wine identity in a changing climate. Also, these topics suggest that rational and focused management of grapevines may enlighten grapevine summer stress responses and improve the resilience of agro-ecosystems under harsh conditions. Despite the challenge of developing different strategic responses, winegrowers should clearly define their objectives, so applied research can provide rational technical support for the decision making process towards sustainable viticulture.

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Agricultural adaptation strategies to climate change impacts in Africa: a review

Cited by 116 publications

References 14 publications

The Use of Indigenous Methods in Seasonal Climate Prediction and Adaptation among Farmers in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

The Use of Indigenous Methods in Seasonal Climate Prediction and Adaptation among Farmers in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Is dry soil planting an adaptation strategy for maize cultivation in semi-arid Tanzania?

Grapevine abiotic stress assessment and search for sustainable adaptation strategies in Mediterranean-like climates. A review

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