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¹Bello Muhammad Kwalli, ²Dr. Nwosu Ifunanya
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
¹[email protected] ¹08033063071, ²07042595592
ABSTRACT
Research Objective: This study investigated the multifaceted impact of climate change on agribusiness productivity in Kano State, Nigeria, focusing on key climatic variables such as temperature variability, rainfall patterns, drought and desertification, and flooding or extreme weather events.
Methodology: A descriptive survey design was employed, using a structured questionnaire administered to 338 smallholder farmers. Responses were collected on a five-point Likert scale, with instrument reliability validated by Cronbach’s alpha values exceeding 0.70. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation to assess the relationships between climate change indicators and crop yield.
Findings: The study revealed that farmers perceive drought, desertification, and irregular rainfall as the most significant threats to productivity. Pearson correlation analysis showed that all climate change variables had statistically significant negative associations with crop yield. Flooding and extreme weather events had the strongest impact (r = 0.799, p < .01), followed by drought and desertification (r = 0.681, p < .01). These climate stressors were found to be highly interrelated, often compounding their adverse effects on agriculture.
Conclusion: The findings provide strong empirical evidence that climate change poses significant threats to agribusiness productivity in Kano State. Addressing these challenges requires investments in resilient infrastructure, climate-smart practices, improved access to weather information, and robust policy support.
Recommendations: It is recommended that policymakers and agricultural agencies prioritize climate adaptation strategies, strengthen farmer training, promote climate-resilient technologies, and enhance institutional frameworks to support the sustainability of agribusiness in Kano State.
Keywords: Temperature Variability, Rainfall Patterns, Drought, Desertification, Crop Yield
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