Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change in Central Agricultural Zone of Borno State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study analysed farmer’s perception of climate change in Central Agricultural Zone of Borno State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 160 respondents in the study area. Descriptive and inferential statistics (multiple regression analysis) were used. The result showed that all the variables except sex and marital status were significant at either 1% or 5% level of significance and positively signed. The study concluded that respondents in the study area perceived climate changes which were greatly influenced by their socio economic characteristics. Lack of current knowledge and information on climate, lack of credit facilities and poor extension services on climate change adaptation were identified to be the major constraints of adaptation to climate change in the study area. The study recommended that efforts should be made in improving the knowledge and skills of extension service personnel about climate change and adaptation management strategies and making the extension services more accessible to farmers.

Key words: Farmers’ Perception, Climate Change, Agricultural Zone, Borno State.