Crop Farmer Indigenous Knowledge Of Soil And Water Conservation Practices Under Climate Change In Sudan Savanah Zone Of Borno State, Nigeria

Type Journal Article - ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education
Title Crop Farmer Indigenous Knowledge Of Soil And Water Conservation Practices Under Climate Change In Sudan Savanah Zone Of Borno State, Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 2
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 28-37
URL http://www.atbuftejoste.com/index.php/joste/article/download/11/pdf_2
Abstract
The study examined crop farmer indigenous soil and water conservation practices under climate change in Sudan
Savannah zone of Borno State, Nigeria. Structured interview schedules were administered to 128 respondents selected
through random sampling technique. Data were analysed using descriptive (frequencies, percentages, mean scores
and standard deviation) and inferential (logit regression analysis) statistics. The study revealed that majority of the
farmers (57.8%) was male and economically active, had attained one form of formal education or other with
reasonable years of crop farming experience. The soil and water conservation practices of the farmers had influence
due to climate change were zero tillage and dry planting. The socio – economic factors which significantly affected the
indigenous soil and water conservation measures under climate change were age and farming experience. The study
uncovered the integration of indigenous and modern knowledge, through agricultural extension contact as important
factors required for improved farm practices in soil and water conservation practices against climate change for
better crop yields. The study recommended that there should be an improved integration of indigenous and modern soil
and water conservation practices supported through adequate extension services in the study area.

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