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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2018)
Effect of climate change on pig production and choice of adaptation strategies by farmers in southeast, Nigeria
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Ume SI, Ezeano CI, Chukwuigwe O, Gbughemobi BO
Abstract
Information from 120 pig farmers was collected using a structured questionnaire. Percentage, regression and multi nominal regression model were used to address the objectives of the study. The major results were that use of heat resistant breeds, heat resistant roofing materials and use of cross ventilation were the adaptation strategies adopted by the respondents. The variability of temperature, rainfall and pressure affected pig prosduction Also, age of the farmers, farm size, educational level, and access to climatic information affected households’ choice of climate change adaptation strategies. The result of the challenges to adaption to climate changes in the study area were Poor access to credit, technology and extension services were the major limitations to the adaptation of the climate change strategies. The need to enhance farmers’ access to credit, educational programmes and extension services were recommended.
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Pages:858-868
How to cite this article:
Ume SI, Ezeano CI, Chukwuigwe O, Gbughemobi BO "Effect of climate change on pig production and choice of adaptation strategies by farmers in southeast, Nigeria". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 858-868
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