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ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PRACTICES OF ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(2023) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Zainab Odunayo Oguntoyinbo; Sola Emmanuel Komola
This study examined the climate change adaptation practices of farmers cultivating arable crops in Kwara State. One hundred and twenty (120) farmers were drawn for this study using multi stage sampling method. An interview schedule was designed to gather relevant data and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Results reveal that the average years of farming experience was 7 years with majority having no formation education. The topmost effects of climate change were crop loss (mean=4.82), food insecurity (mean=480) and the inability to plan ahead (mean=4.79). The leading mitigation practices employed by farmers were organic farming practices (mean=3.59), crop rotation methods (mean=3.53) and afforestation (mean=3.52). Foremost challenges to effective mitigation were insufficient extension contact (mean=4.85), poor support by the government (mean=4.71) and inadequate required production inputs (mean=4.69). Correlation analysis showed that educational status of the farmers indicated positive significant relationship with mitigation practices employed by farmers. The study concluded that organic farming practices, crop rotation methods and afforestation were the leading mitigation practices employed by farmers in Kwara State. There is need for extension organizations in the study area should recruit more extension agents to enable practical field demonstration of climate change adaptation practices
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(2025) Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Oluwayemisi E. Aiyedun
This study investigated the effects of climate change on the livelihoods and adaptation strategies of rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria, analyzing data from 124 women farmers through a structured questionnaire and employing descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings highlighted significant impacts of climate change, including reduced crop yields (mean score = 4.39), decreased quantity and quality of grass and forage (mean score = 4.77), limited water supply for livestock and human use (mean score =4.65), and diminished social status due to restricted access to land and water resources (mean score =4.44). Notably, the positive relationship between adaptation strategies (β = 0.454, p <0.01) and perceived effects of climate change indicates that as women adopt more effective adaptation measures, their awareness of climate change impacts increases, suggesting that these strategies not only help mitigate adverse effects but also enhance their understanding of climate-related challenges. Conversely, the small coefficient for age (β = -0.007) implies that while older age is associated with a slight decrease in perceived climate change effects, this relationship is practically insignificant. This suggests that age alone does not play a substantial role in shaping perceptions, highlighting the need for more impactful factors, such as experience and access to resources, to be considered in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The study concludes that climate change has severely affected the livelihoods of rural women, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. To enhance resilience, agricultural extension services, and women's empowerment programs are recommended to prioritize initiatives promoting climate-resilient crop production practices.
COPING STRATEGIES ON CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG COWPEA FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(2024) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Sola Emmanuel Komolafe; Maryam Olaitan Asifat
Background. The unstable climatic conditions can no longer be predicted by farmers. The unpredictability intensity of temperature and pattern of rainfall in cowpea production has affected the farmers’ decision on production practices and general productivity. Therefore, farmers are beginning to improvise on management practices to avert the effects of climate change to remain relevant and profitable in the business of cowpea production. Objective. To examine the farmers’ coping strategies used against the effects of climate variability for cowpea production in Kwara State, Nigeria. Methodology. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 120 cowpea-based farmers. A structured survey questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Data were analysed with frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to ascertain the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and copying strategies used by farmers. Results. Majority (79.2%) of the respondents experienced high adverse effects of climate variability including abnormal rise in temperature (76.7%), irregular/unpredictable rainfall patterns (51.7%), and excessive rainfall (37.5%) on cowpea crop. The leading coping strategies used by farmers were use of fertilizer (x̄=2.73), herbicides (x̄=2.72), and planting early maturing variety (x̄=2.51). Farmers were mainly hindered by adequate irrigation facilities (x̄=1.72), inadequate access to extension services (x̄=1.66), and high cost of agrochemicals (x̄=1.60). Result education, cowpea farm size, years of experience in cowpea farming, membership in farmers group, and additional sources of information on cowpea production showed a positive significant relationship with the choice of coping strategies employed by cowpea farmers against the effects of climate change experienced at p<0.05 level. Implication. The study showed that abnormal rise in temperature and irregular rainfall patterns are affecting cowpea production and thus, some socioeconomic attributes significantly supported farmers’ choice of coping strategies employed against the effects of climate change and variability. Conclusion. The use of agrochemicals and cultivation of early maturing variety has played critical roles in coping with adverse effects of climate variability in cowpea production.
COPING STRATEGIES ON CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG COWPEA FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
(2024) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Sola Emmanuel Komolafe; Maryam Olaitan Asifat
Background. The unstable climatic conditions can no longer be predicted by farmers. The unpredictability intensity of temperature and pattern of rainfall in cowpea production has affected the farmers’ decision on production practices and general productivity. Therefore, farmers are beginning to improvise on management practices to avert the effects of climate change to remain relevant and profitable in the business of cowpea production. Objective. To examine the farmers’ coping strategies used against the effects of climate variability for cowpea production in Kwara State, Nigeria. Methodology. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 120 cowpea-based farmers. A structured survey questionnaire was used to collect primary data. Data were analysed with frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to ascertain the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and copying strategies used by farmers. Results. Majority (79.2%) of the respondents experienced high adverse effects of climate variability including abnormal rise in temperature (76.7%), irregular/unpredictable rainfall patterns (51.7%), and excessive rainfall (37.5%) on cowpea crop. The leading coping strategies used by farmers were use of fertilizer (x̄=2.73), herbicides (x̄=2.72), and planting early maturing variety (x̄=2.51). Farmers were mainly hindered by adequate irrigation facilities (x̄=1.72), inadequate access to extension services (x̄=1.66), and high cost of agrochemicals (x̄=1.60). Result education, cowpea farm size, years of experience in cowpea farming, membership in farmers group, and additional sources of information on cowpea production showed a positive significant relationship with the choice of coping strategies employed by cowpea farmers against the effects of climate change experienced at p<0.05 level. Implication. The study showed that abnormal rise in temperature and irregular rainfall patterns are affecting cowpea production and thus, some socioeconomic attributes significantly supported farmers’ choice of coping strategies employed against the effects of climate change and variability. Conclusion. The use of agrochemicals and cultivation of early maturing variety has played critical roles in coping with adverse effects of climate variability in cowpea production.
Differences in Entrepreneurial Diversification among Male and Female Rural Farming Household in Kwara State, Nigeria
(2019) Abdulrazaq Kamal Daudu; Felix Olayinka Oladipo; Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Oyedola Waheed Kareem; Tawakalitu Abiola Dolapo; Rilan Abayomi Isiaka
The study examined differences in entrepreneurial diversification among male and female rural farming household in Kwara State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling procedure was used to select a total sample size of 320 respondents. Percentages, mean and regression were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that male and female farmers engaged in several entrepreneurial activities but men (0.51) were more diversified than female (0.47). Level of education, household size and access to credit were the major determinants of the entrepreneurial creativity of the respondents varying degree of significance. Both men and women were differentiated along entrepreneurial activities in search of daily need but men were more creative compared to their women counterparts. Education of male and female entrepreneurs should be encouraged and access to resources among rural farming households to stem up their creative thinking.
Differences in Food Crop Diversification between Male and Female Smallholder Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria
(2019) Abdulrazaq Kamal Daudu; Felix Olayinka Oladipo; Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Oyedola Waheed Kareem; Tawakalitu Abiola Dolapo
The study assessed food crop diversification among smallholder male and female farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 384 respondents disaggregated into 197 males and 187 females. Percentages, mean and standard deviation and chart were used for data analysis. Findings showed that the mean number of food crop grown by male farmers was 4.8 while that of female was 3.3 and most (51.4% and 49.3%) of male and female farmers growing 3 and 5 crops at a time respectively. Findings from crop diversification index showed that most of male farmers fall into high diversification group (0.60-0.70) while most female farmers were moderately (0.50-0.60) diversified. It further shows that education, farm size and access to farm machineries and credit positively and significantly influence the extent of crop diversification among male and female smallholder farmers (P≥0.05). Male farmers were found to be highly diversified compared to female farmers. Extension education toward bridging.
Does Farm wage Influence Gender gap in Household Welfare? A Microlevel Evidence from Nigeria
(2024) Abdulrazaq Kamal Daudu; Alhassan Abdul-Wakeel Karakara; Oyedola Waheed Kareem; Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Tawakalitu Abiola Dolapo; Halimah Olayinka Egbewole; Lateef Lawal Adefalu; Sidiqat Adeyemi Abdulwahab
Few studies have explored the gender wage gap among farmworkers, and there is a notable absence of research on how farm wages impact household welfare differently based on gender. This study aims to fill this gap by examining how farm wages affect gender disparities in household welfare among farmworkers in Nigeria. Using survey data from 720 farmworkers, we investigated gender-based differences in household welfare. Our approach combined parametric methods (Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition) to assess gender gaps in household welfare and non-parametric techniques (Propensity Score Matching, PSM) to estimate the effects of farm wages. The analysis reveals that female farmworkers experience significantly lower per capita food consumption expenditure (₦11,486.51 less) compared to their male counterparts. These disparities partly stem from differences in socioeconomic factors, job characteristics, and enterprise attributes between male and female farmworkers. The study underscores the role of farm wages in mitigating gender gaps in household welfare, demonstrating that farm wages have increased per capita food consumption expenditure for female farmworkers by ₦6,640.698. This finding highlights the potential of wage increases to enhance livelihoods, underscoring the importance of equitable wage policies in farming. Furthermore, our findings emphasize that the impact of farm wages on welfare varies with household characteristics, suggesting the need for targeted interventions tailored to enhance identified household attributes. Addressing these factors could effectively reduce gender inequalities in farm work and contribute to overall welfare improvements.
Enhancing rural living conditions through active participation in self-help activities: Insights from Kwara State, Nigeria
(2024) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Ibrahim Folorunsho Ayanda; Sola Emmanuel Komolafe
In many regions, self-help initiatives serve as crucial supplements to government development strategies, enabling individuals to take charge of their own progress. This research focuses on assessing the involvement and benefits of rural inhabitants in self-help endeavors, aimed at enhancing their living standards in Kwara State, Nigeria. Using an interview schedule, data was collected from 140 respondents, and analyzed employing various statistical methods including frequency, percentages, mean scores, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the participants were most actively engaged in fostering peaceful co-existence through voluntary efforts (average score, x̄=3.59), organizing fundraising events (x̄=3.57), and making financial contributions (x̄=3.47). Moreover, the primary perceived benefits of participating in these self-help initiatives included the reduction of poverty (x̄=2.80), improved decision-making processes (x̄=2.58), and the promotion of social solidarity (x̄=2.55). Regression analysis further demonstrated that household income and level of education significantly influenced the participants' involvement in self-help projects, with statistical significance at the p<0.05 level. Consequently, the study concludes that the rural population in Kwara State primarily engages in self-help activities to promote peaceful co-existence and has made significant strides in alleviating poverty in the region. To enhance the efficacy of self-help projects, the study recommends an increase in government support and the implementation of policies to regulate the inflation of essential materials required for such initiatives in rural communities
Perceived Effects of Crop Diversification on Food Security of Farmers in Kwara State Nigeria
(2023) Latifat Kehinde Olatinwo; Olayinka Jelili Yusuf; Sola Emmanuel Komolafe; Mistura Omowumi Oganija
Summary This study was conducted to examine perceived effects of crop diversification on food security status of maize-based farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to obtain data from 183 maize-based farmers using an interview schedule. The data were analyzed using Herfindahl indexing, Food Consumption Score of the World Food Programme for determining household food security and Chi-square test. The results showed that the extent of crop diversification was moderate for slightly above half of the respondents (51.4%). The majority of the respondents (91.3%) had acceptable food consumption (>35), which corresponds to their food security situation. Crop diversification among the farmers indicated positive and significant influence of crop diversification on the food security status of the farmers at 1% level of significance using chi-square. More than half of the respondents perceived that crop diversification had strong effects on increased access to food preferences for an active and healthy life (56.3%), access to utilizable and digestible food (57.4%) and access to sufficient food (53.6%). The study concluded that crop diversification practices contributed to food security by increasing access to preferred sufficient, utilizable and digestible food for active and healthy life of maize-based farmers in Kwara State. Thus, extension agents should increase awareness of the importance of crop diversification for the farmers’ output in the study area.

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