Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Onyeneke, Robert Ugochukwu; Igberi, Christiana Ogonna; Aligbe, Jonathan Ogbeni; Iruo, Felix Abinotam; Amadi, Mark Umunna; Iheanacho, Stanley; Osuji, Emeka; Munonye, Jane; Uwadoka, Christian

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“…It is interesting to note that 71%, 91% and 80% of the farmers had television, mobile phone and radio, respectively. These assets enhance both reception and communication of climate information, which help the farmers in overcoming adverse effects of climate change on agricultural production [45]. Similarly, 19 percent had at least a car, 67 percent had at least a motorcycle, 8 percent had at least a tricycle and 42 percent owned at least one bicycle.…”

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“…Efficient water management and intermittent draining of paddy rice fields are very important strategies for reducing and avoiding methane emissions. Insurance with a score of 0.711 indicated that insurance is a vital adaptation strategy which covers the farmer during periods of total agricultural failure occasioned by climate change [45]. Reliance on climate information and forecasts is another important climate-smart agricultural strategy that assists farmers with current information on climate change.…”

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Climate Change Perception and Uptake of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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Rice production in Nigeria is vulnerable to climate risks and rice farmers over time have experienced the risks and their respective impacts on rice farming. Rice farmers have also responded to perceived climate risks with strategies believed to be climate-smart. Farmers’ perception of climate risks is an important first step of determining any action to be taken to counteract the negative effects of climate change on agriculture. Studies on the link between perceived climate risks and farmers’ response strategies are increasing. However, there are limited studies on the determinants of rice farmers’ perception of climate events. The paper therefore examined climate change perception and uptake of climate-smart agriculture in rice production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria using cross-sectional data from 347 rice farmers in an important rice-producing area in Nigeria. Principal component analysis, multivariate probit regression model and descriptive statistics were adopted for data analysis. Perceived climate events include increased rainfall intensity, prolonged dry seasons, frequent floods, rising temperature, severe windstorms, unpredictable rainfall pattern and distribution, late onset rain, and early cessation of rain. Farmers’ socioeconomic, farm and institutional characteristics influenced their perception of climate change. Additionally, rice farmers used a variety of climate-smart practices and technologies to respond to the perceived climate events. Such climate-smart practices include planting improved rice varieties, insurance, planting different crops, livelihood diversification, soil and water conservation techniques, adjusting planting and harvesting dates, irrigation, reliance on climate information and forecasts, planting on the nursery, appropriate application of fertilizer and efficient and effective use of pesticides. These climate-smart agricultural measures were further delineated into five broad packages using principal component analysis. These packages include crop and land management practices, climate-based services and irrigation, livelihood diversification and soil fertility management, efficient and effective use of pesticide and planting on the nursery. High fertilizer costs, lack of access to inputs, insufficient land, insufficient capital, pests and diseases, floods, scorching sun, high labour cost, insufficient climate information, and poor extension services were the barriers to uptake of climate-smart agriculture in rice production. Rice farmers should be supported to implement climate-smart agriculture in rice production in order to achieve the objectives of increased rice productivity and income, food security, climate resilience and mitigation.

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Climate Change Perception and Uptake of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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“…The South-East has five (5) E longitude. The land mass of the zone measure about 11 million hectares, and has a population of about 16 million [12]. The climatic condition of the zone is that of atropical rainforest and favors agriculture.…”

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“…Nigeria is one of the countries located within the sub-Saharan African region, with a growing population of over 200 million people [12]. The country is geopolitically divided into six zones, and the South-East includes a teeming population of over 20 million people [12]. The South-East region is an important economic zone, characterized by diverse economic activities such as agriculture, aquaculture, e-commerce, mining, artisanship, craftmanship, etc.…”

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Counting the Cost: The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Households in South East Nigeria

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The present study measured household hunger in South-East Nigeria amidst the COVID-19 lockdown. A total of 1209 households (urban and rural locations) were sampled. Household hunger was determined using the Radimer–Cornel hunger scale. Results show that before the COVID-19 lockdown, hunger prevalence in the urban areas was 85.5%, whereas prevalence in the rural areas was significantly lower, at a prevalence of 79.9% (7.3% level of association—X2 = 6.499, p = 0.012). During the COVID-19 lockdown, the prevalence of hunger in the urban areas rose to 98.0% and 99.2% in the rural areas (4.9% level of association was X2 = 2.888, p = 0.089). It was also observed that the COVID-19 lockdown significantly affected food prices. The major coping strategy employed by households was relying on less expensive foods (81.14%). High household hunger was identified as a short-term cost of the COVID-19 lockdown in South-East Nigeria. Only a few households (16.3%) benefited from the food aid programs and 16.9% from the government palliative cash transfer. It is recommended that the government setup a formidable unit that will develop physical and digital plans for effective implementation during a COVID-19 lockdown situation or other emergencies.

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Evaluating Adaptation Strategies to Coastal Multihazards in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India, Using Composite Adaptation Index: A Household-Level Analysis

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Climate change adaptation actions by fish farmers: evidence from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Cited by 28 publications

References 53 publications

Climate Change Perception and Uptake of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Climate Change Perception and Uptake of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Counting the Cost: The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Households in South East Nigeria

Evaluating Adaptation Strategies to Coastal Multihazards in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India, Using Composite Adaptation Index: A Household-Level Analysis

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