- Aliyu Danmaigoro1*, Zayyanu Usman Doma2, Usman Baba3 and AuduSanusi4
- 1Department of Agricultural Education, Adamu Augie College of Education, ArgunguKebbi State ., 2School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Institute for Sustainable and Built Environment, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland UK., 3Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation National Cereal Research Institute Badeggi, Niger State., 4Department of Agricultural Economic and Extension, Faculty of Agricultural Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero
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. The data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire schedule, and it was analyzed using frequency and percentage. 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 sociocultural 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.
