Sustainability of Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria

Strengthening Climate Change Adaptive Capacity of Rural Women Crop Farmers through Reduced Social Exclusion in Nigeria

“…Alhassan et al [28] as well as Solomon and Edet [29] reported change in planting dates as the most common adaptation strategy employed by farmers. Reduced burning of residue, zero tillage, mulching, mixed cropping, application of wood ash, tree planting, crop rotation and cover cropping were identified as the climate change adaptation strategies used by the farmers [30]- [34]. Anyaoha et al [35] reported the use of engagement in complementary/diverse livelihoods, riverside bank cultivation, frequent weeding as climate change adaptation strategies.…”

“…This is evident in a study conducted on gender roles in climate change adaptation strategies by cassava-based farmers in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Henri-Ukoha et al [30]- [32] reported the practice of change of time for land preparation, change of harvest dates and use of early crop maturing varieties. Adzawla et al [42] reported the use of zero tillage and intercropping by female farmers while Assan et al [43] identified the varying planting dates, crop diversification and use of improved crop varieties to adapt to climate change effects.…”

“…For 62% and 74% of the female respondents make decision to sell small livestock and poultry, respectively in Nupe and Yoruba in Nigeria [45], [46]. However, Henri-Ukoha et al [30]- [32] enumerated the challenges faced by the female cassava-based farmers in Gokana Local Government Area in practicing climate change adaptation strategies as irregular contact with agricultural extension agents, lack of access to improved cassava varieties and non-availability of credit facilities. The extension agents are supposed to teach the farmers how to use the effective adaptation practices, but when they are not available, the women are deprived of the information.…”