ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (CSA) PRACTICES AS MECHANISMS FOR STRENGTHENING FOOD SYSTEMS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF BORNO STATE: A CASE STUDY OF GWOZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Eric Nyikwagh
Volume 11 Issue 1
Abstract
This study examines the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices as mechanisms for strengthening food systems in rural communities of Borno State, Nigeria with a specific focus on Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA). Three objectives were used to guide the study. The Diffusion of Innovations Theory was employed to analyze the adoption of CSA practices by examining the stages of innovation, communication channels, social system, and time. Descriptive statistics, including simple percentages, means, and standard deviations, were employed to address the research questions. Data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A total of 399 questionnaires were administered through random sampling, with 368 properly completed and retrieved, representing a 92.2% response rate. The analysis indicated that the majority of respondents were male (54.6%) and aged between 41 and 50 years (40.21%). The findings reveal varying degrees of agreement towards the adoption of CSA practices, with mean scores suggesting a general tendency towards agreement. Factors influencing adoption and the impact on food security and agricultural productivity also showed significant levels of agreement among respondents. The study concludes that CSA practices have a positive impact on enhancing food systems in rural communities of Gwoza LGA. Thus: the study recommends enhance awareness and training programs: The consistent agreement among respondents about the identified CSA practices, with mean scores ranging from 2.86 to 3.97, indicates a fair level of awareness. However, given that some areas still show room for improvement (as seen in Q4), it is recommended to strengthen awareness Keywords: Agriculture, Climate-Smart, Communities, Mechanism, Rural
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