FA RMER S ’ PERCEPTION ON THE IMPACT OF CLIMAT E CHANGE ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN DANDUME LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study on the impacts of climate change on farming activities was conducted in Dandume Local Government Area of Kastina State. To capture data on the impact of climate change on farming activi ties based on the perceptions of the farmers , 150 questionnaires were administered and retrieved. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, bar chart, etc.). Ab out 57.33% of the respondents percept that, there was increase in rainfall while 20% of the respondents believed that, there was decrease in rainfall, however, 22.67% were on the view that, the rainfall was normal. Regarding the temperature, the study show ed that, about 53% of the respondents agreed that, the temperature was too hot while 33.33% of the respondents believed that, the temperature was cold and 13.34% of the respondents proved to be normal temperature. The study observed that, there was increas e in crop production as a result of high increase in rainfall as well as the increase in the degree of hotness or coldness of the temperature. Moreover, the government and nongovernmental organization (NGOs) should make any possible efforts using this stud y to promote and educate the farmers in their area.