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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2018)
Aspects of indigenous knowledge system of weather prediction by peasants farmers in Akwa Ibom state, south-south, Nigeria
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Williams JJ, Afangideh AI, Punyi P, Peter A
Abstract
The completely local knowledge ideas comprising the sightings and sounds of uncommon birds (50%), low but widely indexed trees shedding of leaves (46.6%) and warmer than normal soil temperatures on bare foot equally have their places in weather and climatic prediction for sustainable agriculture and food production. One can effectively be made to monitor and document the onsets, number, types and duration’s of these migratory seasonal birds the main ones being the cattle egrets and sundara eagle to be related with the onset character of the rains besides factoring same into the general equation for weather forecasting in the sub region as a whole. The almond tree and a few others (Amelina) in the study area are noted for the complete shedding off of leaves as the dry season approaches. Its timing, intensity and duration of this unique attribute when monitored and quantified may serve as additional local and indigenous tool in the prediction of the environment to come or used alongside modern weather and climate prediction tools for the peasants. Planned integration with trained personnel comprising the environmentalist, climatologist and meteorologist as well as the farmers themselves can revolutionize the rural mainstay consisting mainly peasant rain fed agricultural may be modernized and enhanced for sustainability from the above perspective.
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Pages:472-479
How to cite this article:
Williams JJ, Afangideh AI, Punyi P, Peter A "Aspects of indigenous knowledge system of weather prediction by peasants farmers in Akwa Ibom state, south-south, Nigeria". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 472-479
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