Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 4
Written by Oluwatoyin Olatunde OLAGUNJU

This study looked at socio-economic factors that affect how farmers of arable crops adapt to climate variability. Using a multistage sample strategy, a structured interview was conducted to gather information from 150 farmers in rural communities across the local governments in the study area. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, were utilized to analyse the study's data. The research showed that farmers’ socio-economic characteristics influence adaptation strategies. Household size (χ2=179.3), and farm size (χ2=136.4) positively influence adaptation strategies to be adopted by farmers at p<0.05. Additionally, there was a strong correlation between farmers' perceptions of climate variability and adaptation strategies (r=0.591, p<0.05). According to the study's findings, farmers' perceptions of climate unpredictability and socio-economic characteristics have a significant impact on their adaptation strategies. The study recommended that climate variability awareness and sensitization should be put in place at the Local, State, and Federal government level to have a community whereby the farmers are adeptly aware of the causes and effects of climate variability in the area.

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