Abstract
This study examines the knowledge of youth farmers in Benue State of Nigeria on climate change. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents from two agricultural zones in the study area. Data was collected using interview schedule. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. Results show that majority (92.4%) of the respondents had moderate knowledge of climate change, major sources of climate change information include: radio (85.0%), friends and neighbours (60.8%), personal observation (55.8%), and family members (46.7%). The socio-economic factors affecting knowledge of climate change by youth farmers include: sex (t = 2.353; p ≤ 0.022) and household size (t = 3.888; p = 0.000). It was recommended that the knowledge level of youth farmers on climate change should be improved by providing them relevant information through the mass media, movies; and by providing climate change educational platforms in schools and through outreaches. Key words: Climate change, knowledge level, youth farmers, rural farming, socio-economic, Benue State.
Highlights
Natural resource-dependent societies in developing countries are facing increased pressures linked to global climate change (Osbahr et al, 2008), because they lack the social, technological and financial resources required for climate change adaptation and mitigation (UNFCC, 2007)
This study examines the knowledge of youth farmers in Benue State of Nigeria on climate change
Majority (78.6) of the respondents had farming as major occupation, which implies that respondents may have experienced some of the impacts of climate change on agricultural production since agriculture is said to be a major victim of climate change
Summary
Natural resource-dependent societies in developing countries are facing increased pressures linked to global climate change (Osbahr et al, 2008), because they lack the social, technological and financial resources required for climate change adaptation and mitigation (UNFCC, 2007). Their heavy reliance on agriculture further heightens their vulnerability to threats posed by climate instability. It is generally recognized that it is those who are already poor and marginalized that experience the impacts of climate change most acutely and are in the greatest need of adaptation strategies in the face of shifts in weather patterns and resulting environmental phenomena (Demetriades and Esplen, 2009). Sustainability in agricultural production is a process of ensuring agriculture that produces enough to feed the growing population while protecting land and
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