Impacts of Flood on Food Crop Production and the Adaptive Measures Among Farmers in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Agroecological Zone of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Olufemi, Adedapo James; Ajibola, Awobona Temitope; Adeniyi, Ogunsanwo Julius; Adoga, Ijah Aiyedogbon; William, Bolaji Olusegun; Oladimeji, Emmanuel Jayeola; Rachael, Akanni John

doi:10.11648/j.ajese.20200403.13

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“…GOK (2008) reports that farmlands are destroyed in overtopping in Budalangi, raising the fear of food shortage. Olufemi et al (2020) observe that overtopping is a major environmental disaster affecting mankind, ranging from crop destruction. This finding agrees with that of Olufemi et al (2020) in that overtopping reduces food crop yields on a large scale.…”

Section: Distribution Of Food Among the Households Bordering Dykesmentioning

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“…Olufemi et al (2020) observe that overtopping is a major environmental disaster affecting mankind, ranging from crop destruction. This finding agrees with that of Olufemi et al (2020) in that overtopping reduces food crop yields on a large scale. The recently constructed dykes (table 3) had the lowest crop yields, while older dykes were associated with higher food crop yields.…”

Section: Distribution Of Food Among the Households Bordering Dykesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Influence of Dykes’ Characteristics on Food Crop Production in Lower River Nyando Basin, Kenya

Ojung’a,

Mutavi,

Masika

2023

East Afr. j. agric. biotechnol.

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Dykes minimise flood risks among riparian communities. In Nyando basin, Kenya, dykes were constructed to minimise flood impacts on human activities in the riparian plains. The dyke characteristics could change the rate of silting. In spite of these dynamics, some farmers now use fertilisers as a new way of coping with nutrient deficiency. Several researches have been done in Kenya on the effects of floods on human activities; however, there is no clear link between dyke characteristics like period of existence, length and height and their influence on food crop production. The dykes in Nyando have reduced floods in the region; however, it is not clearly understood how the dyke characteristics influence the food crop. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the influence of dyke characteristics on food crop production. Planning Theory was used. Descriptive cross-sectional research design applied. The target population stood at 34,460 households. At least 384 Household heads were recruited via simple random sampling and a questionnaire administered, while purposive sampling was useful in identifying relevant experts in the field of study. Primary data was obtained by interviewing key informants and focused group discussions. Other tools include observation and photography. Secondary data was obtained from publications and print media, and SPSS was utilised in data analysis. Qualitative data was analysed by coding and organisation of data into themes and sub-themes where generalisation was made. The results from the multiple coefficients of determination (R2) indicated that 45.4% (R2 = .454, p = .039) of the variation in the general crop yield was explainable by the combined change in Dyke Characteristics. The dykes’ characteristics significantly influenced crop production

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Section: Distribution Of Food Among the Households Bordering Dykesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Distribution Of Food Among the Households Bordering Dykesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Dykes’ Characteristics on Food Crop Production in Lower River Nyando Basin, Kenya

Ojung’a,

Mutavi,

Masika

2023

East Afr. j. agric. biotechnol.

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“…The results revealed that there is a strong correlation between flood vulnerability and elevation, as well as land use, among other parameters [46] Impacts of Flood on Food Crop Production and the Adaptive Measures Among Farmers in the Northern Guinea Savannah of Agro ecological Zone of Kaduna State, Nigeria "To analysis the impact of flood on food crop production and the adaptive measures among farmers in northern guinea savannah of agro ecological zone of Kaduna State"…”

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Flood Policy and Governance: A Pathway for Policy Coherence in Nigeria

Danhassan¹,

Ahmed²,

Zangina³

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In recent years, Nigeria is witnessing increasing frequency of flood occurrence with devastating impact translating into significant loss of lives (in Nigeria, over 300 people died in September 2022) and properties. Addressing flood disaster requires holistic approach from policy and governance perspectives, integration of policies and programs and synergies between institutions. Using synergies and eliminating trade-offs, flood governance and policy coherence integrate all relevant policy fields and institutions to achieve common policy outcomes. The objective of this study is to examine and understand how flood governance and policy coherence are approached, as well as institutional design and implementation for coherence in Nigeria. The findings revealed that there is no single flood policy in Nigeria. Due to this, there is no focus and no defined objectives for flood governance, prevention, control, and management, and no imperative for the government to seek both short-term and long-term flood solutions. There is no synergy and coordination among institutions for flood governance in the country. Since the country established the federal ministry of environment in 1999, the environment, floods, and climate-related hazards were given less priority. State and local governments handle most flood disasters and emergencies. Federal assistance is provided, however, when flood disasters exceed the capabilities of local and state governments. This study recommends that across the country, flood policy needs to be designed, formulated, and implemented while assigning governance responsibility and decentralizing policy to state and local governments.

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Impacts of Flood on Food Crop Production and the Adaptive Measures Among Farmers in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Agroecological Zone of Kaduna State, Nigeria

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Influence of Dykes’ Characteristics on Food Crop Production in Lower River Nyando Basin, Kenya

Influence of Dykes’ Characteristics on Food Crop Production in Lower River Nyando Basin, Kenya

Flood Policy and Governance: A Pathway for Policy Coherence in Nigeria

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