Abstract
The survey basically assessed farmers’ perceptions of the impact of climate change on agriculture and food security in Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design employing a mixed-methods approach was adopted. Data were collected from 200 respondents, comprising 160 farmers, 20 agricultural extension officers, and 20 household heads, using structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, and secondary data from NiMet and local agricultural offices. Trend analysis of climate and crop data from 2005 to 2024 indicated that mean annual temperature increased from 32.4°C to 35.2°C, while mean annual rainfall declined from 610 mm to 495 mm. Correspondingly, yields of major crops (millet, sorghum, cowpea, and maize) declined substantially during the same period. Farmers reported that unreliable rainfall, shortened growing seasons, heat stress, and increased crop failure negatively affected crop production, a perception corroborated by extension officers. Household food insecurity was prevalent, with 70% of households reporting inadequate food supply throughout the year, 75% experiencing seasonal scarcity, and 80% affected by rising food prices. Farmers primarily relied on low-cost coping and adaptation strategies, including early planting, use of drought-tolerant varieties, and mixed cropping. However, the adoption of capital-intensive measures, such as irrigation and access to extension services, remained low. The findings demonstrated that climate change has significantly undermined agricultural productivity and household food security in Tangaza LGA. The study recommended promoting climate-smart agriculture, improving irrigation and storage facilities, enhancing extension services, providing drought-tolerant crop varieties, and integrating indigenous coping strategies into formal adaptation programs to strengthen local resilience.
2025-12-31
Vol. 2 Issue No. 1 December 2025
Articles
Climate change, Agriculture, food security, Tangaza, adaptation
Vol. 2 Issue No. 1 December 2025
/ ArticleAN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY IN TANGAZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, SOKOTO STATE: INSIGHTS FROM FARMER PERCEPTIONS
DAUDA, Daniel
Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education Gidan Madi, Sokoto State
danieldauda34@gmail.com
HASSAN, Samuel
No. 50, Uni-guest Street, Mairi Ward, Public Health Worker Maiduguri, Borno State
IBRAHIM, Alhaji Mamman
Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, Borno State
AUSA, Abubakar Shehu
Department of Biology Education, Federal College of Education Gidan Madi, Sokoto State