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Perception Of Farmers On The Effect Of Climate Change On Farm Produce
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Soybean in one of crops that seems to have the ability to recover from heat stress, perhaps, because it is in determinate.
Whereas
as stated by Adefolau (2000) food crops like yam, cocoyam, potatoes,
cassava can get damage (burnt) due to excessive heat temperature.
Precipitation,
being the primary source of soil moisture is probably the most
important factor determining the productivity of corps. While global
climate models predict an overall increase in mean global
precipitation, their results also show the potential for changed
hydrological regimes in most places.
Ojo (2000) a change in climate
can cause changes in total precipitation, within season pattern, and
between season variability for crop productivity, a change in the
pattern of precipitation events may be even more important than a change
in the annual precipitation. The water regime of crops is also
vulnerable to a potential rise in the daily rate and alerted seasonal
pattern of precipitation events may be even more important than a change
in the annual precipitation. The water regime of crops is also
vulnerable to a potential rise in the daily rate and altered seasonal
pattern of evapotranspiration, brought on by warm temperature, drier
air, or windier conditions. Drought conditions may be brought about by
lower amounts of precipitation falling.
Oni (2001) opines that farm
produce and yield quantity are likely to suffer if dry periods occur
during critical developmental stages. In most grain crops, flowering,
pollination and grain filling are especially sensitive to water stress,
heat stress and drought stresses often occur simultaneously one
contributing to the other. High solar radiance and high winds often
accompany these conditions. When crops are subjected to drought stress,
their stomata close, such closure reduces transportation and
consequently, raises plant temperatures. Excessively wet years, on the
other hand, may cause farm produce declines due to water logging and
increased pest infestation (Dr. Daniel, 2008).
Intense burst of
rainfall may damage younger plants and promote water logging of standing
crops with repining grain, as well as soil erosion. The extent of crop
damage depends on the duration of precipitation and flooding, crop
developmental stage, air and soil temperatures.
1.2STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The research tends to examine the perception of farmers of the effect of climate change on farm produce.
Climate
change may serve as a factor that can hinder crop yield and as such
bring to an end the agricultural activities of farmers.
It is a
problem that if farmers have no means to face and tackle the global
climate models affecting yield processes farm produce can maximally
decline due to acute change in climate. But it is believed that this can
be controlled through some adaptation options as proposed and laid down
by Dr. Adejuwon (2004) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). It has
been revealed in his findings and discussions and likewise other related
scholars.
Climate change will be a bone of contention on farmers
posing barriers to actual farm produce until proper adjustment and
technical adaptation models are absorbed and utilized by our farmers.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The research was carried out based on the perception of farmers of the effect of climate change on farm produce.The aim of the study was to identify various climatic factors that can affect farming system which include sunrise (hot temperature), winter, equinox, rainfall, summer, coldness, wind etc and also places where lakes, rivers ocean / sea, stream, rocks/ hills forest etc are available .Critically, the study revealed that rainfall and dry season are the common features in Nigerian climat ... Continue reading---
