Climate Change and Rice Yield Variability Nexus in Nigeria
Authors: AKINWOLE Oladele
Journal: Agriculturalscience Research Journals
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Abstract
A significant portion of Nigeria's economy is based on agriculture, and being vulnerable to bad weather patterns. The empirical research about the impact of climate change on Nigeria's rice output is still somewhat limited. This study specifically looked at how Nigeria's rice yield is affected by climate change. The Nigerian Meteorological Center provided climatic data (temperature and rainfall), while FAOSTAT provided statistics on rice yield (1980-2020). Regression modelling, trend analysis, and descriptive analysis were the analytical techniques used in the data analysis. The results of the research showed that the pattern of rice yield varies. The outcome demonstrates how humidity and yearly rainfall affect Nigeria's rice production. Humidity had a positive coefficient and was significant at 1% while a negative value was recorded for rainfall. Pesticides and potash fertilizer, two non-climatic elements, had significant values of 1% and a positive coefficient, respectively. The study concluded that climate change significantly influences rice yield variability in Nigeria. The study recommended that Irrigation facilities should be provided for rice farmers in the event of rain shortage to help them mitigate the challenge of drought. Fertilizers inform of subsidies should be provided for the farmers which will help them increase their rice yield
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