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Barrier to the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices by small-scale farmers in Kebbi state, Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study examined the barriers smallholder farmers in Nigeria's Kebbi State faced while attempting to implement climate-smart farming methods. To choose 120 respondents for the study, a three-stage sampling technique was employed. A well-structured questionnaire schedule was used to collect the data, and frequency and percentage were used for analysis. Access to farmer-based insurance was cited by nearly half of the respondents (31.3%) as a very high economic barrier. Infertile soil (58.0%) and the prevalence of weeds, pests, and diseases (67.3%) were cited by a significant portion of respondents as major environmental limitations. Disputes between farmers and herders (62.0%) and tribal disputes (51.3%) were examples of socio-cultural restrictions. Institutional restrictions included limited access to extension services (57.3%) and minimal government assistance for agricultural inputs (53.3%). Therefore, it is advised that budgetary support be provided and public-private partnerships be strengthened to leverage funding for the implementation of climate-smart activities.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16853530

Authors: Danmaigoro, Aliyu, Zayyanu Usman Doma, Usman Baba, Audu Sanusi

Institutions: Heriot-Watt University, National Cereals Research Institute, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Climate change impacts on agriculture

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949876515

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