IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE VARIABILITY ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE
1 1Department of Geography Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa
2 Department of Environmental Science, Federal University, Dutse. Jigawa State, Nigeria
3 Department of Agronomy, Institute for Agricultural Research Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
4 Department of Geography Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: headboyp@gjids.org.ng
2 Department of Environmental Science, Federal University, Dutse. Jigawa State, Nigeria
3 Department of Agronomy, Institute for Agricultural Research Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
4 Department of Geography Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: headboyp@gjids.org.ng
Abstract
This study examined the impact of temperature variability on farming activities in Yola North
Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State. Data for this study was obtained through the
administrations of structured questionnaires to the sampled farmers (respondents) in the study
area during the 2014 raining season with the aim of obtaining information on; the impact of
temperature change on farming activities as well as the adaptation strategies on managing
temperature change. Such information was presented using simple statistical technique such as
tables, frequencies and pie charts. Results of the study revealed that, as the temperature
decreases, the yield of crops increases. Adaptation strategies in managing temperature change
include; adjustments of planting dates, planting of early maturing and improved varieties and
irrigation system of farming among others. Weather observation stations should be established
and personnel should be trained on how to observe and manipulates the climatic data and that
information should be made available to local farmers. The development of supplementary
irrigation system i.e. farming practice that would supply water to crops during growing stage,
especially during intra-seasonal dry spell is recommended
Keywords
Impact
Temperature
Weather
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How to Cite
P, H., A, M. I., H, D., & M, M. (2016). IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE VARIABILITY ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE. Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies, 2(1), 116-128. https://doi.org/10.67390/gjids.2016.vg67usbo
H. P, M. I. A, D. H, and M. M, "IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE VARIABILITY ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE," Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 116-128, May 2016. doi: 10.67390/gjids.2016.vg67usbo
