Agricultural production and climate change: Need for proper extension policy formulation in Nigeria
Date
2012
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Publisher
U. P.
Abstract
Changes in climate are expected to have significant impacts on farm yields and product quality as a result of changes in temperature, moisture, air and soil. This paper reviews the effects of climate change on agricultural production and the need for extension policy formulation. The paper further dwelt on the need for sound agricultural policy but observed that much cannot be achieved in that direction without efficient and effective extension system. It recommends a well articulated and comprehensive agricultural extension policy which will address properly the issue of climate change and its mitigations/adaptation.
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This is a short research article
Keywords
Climate, climate change, agricultural productivity, agricultural policy, extension policy, Department of Agricultural Extension
Citation
Anaeto, F. C., Asiabaka, C. C., Onweagha, A. E., Ohajianya, D. O., Nnadi, J. O., Ajaero, J. O., Ukpongson, M.U. & Ugwoke, F. O.(2012). Agricultural production and climate change: Need for proper extension policy formulation in Nigeria. Advances in Science and Technology 6(2S), 75 - 81