Knowledge, Perception and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change among Rice Agriculture Worker
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Climate change, Knowledge/perception and Adaptation strategies.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of knowledge, perception and adaptation techniques to climate change on rice agriculture worker in Hadeja and Kazaure Local-Government vicinity in Jigawa State of Nigeria. A total of 160 sample were selected and divided into two 80 samples per Local Government Area. Multi stage sample was used for selection of respondents. Data (primary) collected was made through the use of questionnaire. It was analyzed with the help of statistical tools (arithmetic mean, percentages and descriptive statistics) to draw up conclusions. Findings of the study were: Survey results regarding source of information of climate change shows that 20(25%) Hadeja and 30(37.5%). Regarding Climate change issue, information is relied on radio Kazaure. A total of 10(12.5%) and 9(11.2%) used extension agents. Majority of the respondents 33(41.2%) and 7(8.7%) used meteorological station to obtain their information. Perception of respondents regarding knowledge about climate change issues shows that 26(32.5%) Hadeja and 34(42.5%) Kazaure reported rising temperature. About 12(15%) and 9(11.5%) reported increase in pest attack and diseases. Opinion of respondents regarding adaptation measures revealed that 30(37.5%) Hadeja and 23(28.7%) Kazaure practiced enterprise diversification. While 8(10%) and 7(8.7%) adopted irrigation techniques. In view of above results, following recommendations are suggested. There is need to introduce new agricultural inputs and technology expansion of irrigational agriculture, involve NGOs on climate related issues, there is need on improving agriculture workers’ knowledge to climate change through training, conferences and seminars. On the basis of above, therefore, HO Null hypothesis is accepted and HA alternate hypothesis is rejected.

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