INDIGENOUS METHODS OF ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AMONG CASSAVA FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
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The study assessed the indigenous adaptation methods to climate change impact among cassava farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with a structured questionnaire and recorded responses during focus group discussions. A sample size of 180 farmers were randomly selected for the study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that 53.3% of the respondents were male while 46.7% were female. A large proportion (59.4%) of the respondents were within the age range of 40 -50 years. The mean age was 40 years. A total of 15 practices were known to cassava farmers, however, only ten (10) variables were highly practiced. These included mulching (x̄ = 3.822), organic manure (x̄ = 3.817), mixed cropping and cover cropping (x̄ = 3.878), early maturing varieties (x̄ = 3.839), Improved varieties (x̄ = 3850), relay cropping (x̄ 3.678), total dependence on rain (x̄ = 3.656), early planting (x̄ 3.061), pests and diseases resistant varieties (x̄ = 3.706) changes in planting (x̄ = 3.561. The result of the hypothesis revealed that the mean difference was statistically significant at a 5.0% level of probability. The study therefore recommends more robust collaboration among cassava farmers and stakeholders for evolving innovative approaches and adaptive measures for the climate change phenomenon in the State.
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