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The study assessed climate change awareness, perceptions, adaptation strategies, and constraints among cassava value chain actors in Southeast Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 360 respondents, with data collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using frequency and mean counts. Results indicated a high awareness of climate change risks, such as extreme heat (x̄ = 4.16), weather fluctuation (x̄ = 4.13), and increased rainfall intensity (x̄ = 4.10). Key perceived effects included changes in rainfall (x̄ = 3.31), environmental degradation (x̄ = 3.26), and product scarcity (x̄ = 3.18). Adaptation strategies included seeking early warning information (x̄ = 3.44), using inorganic fertilizer (x̄ = 3.40), and adjusting planting and harvesting calendars (x̄ = 3.37). However, constraints such as high labour costs (x̄ = 3.79), poor access to market information (x̄ = 3.71), and lack of timely inputs (x̄ = 3.64) hindered effective adaptation. Strengthening climate services, improving access to finance and inputs, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing infrastructure and policy support are recommended to improve resilience.

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Climate Change Risks and Adaptation Among Cassava Value Chain Actors in Southeast Nigeria

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    2025年

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  • Chukwudi Loveday Njoku,
  • Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu,
  • Igwe Oscar Obasi,
  • Gilian Chiedozie Azuamairo,
  • Sikiru Ibrahim-Olesin,
  • Onyekachi Okwe Agwu,
  • Ngozi Ekunyi Umeh

摘要

The study assessed climate change awareness, perceptions, adaptation strategies, and constraints among cassava value chain actors in Southeast Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 360 respondents, with data collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using frequency and mean counts. Results indicated a high awareness of climate change risks, such as extreme heat (x̄ = 4.16), weather fluctuation (x̄ = 4.13), and increased rainfall intensity (x̄ = 4.10). Key perceived effects included changes in rainfall (x̄ = 3.31), environmental degradation (x̄ = 3.26), and product scarcity (x̄ = 3.18). Adaptation strategies included seeking early warning information (x̄ = 3.44), using inorganic fertilizer (x̄ = 3.40), and adjusting planting and harvesting calendars (x̄ = 3.37). However, constraints such as high labour costs (x̄ = 3.79), poor access to market information (x̄ = 3.71), and lack of timely inputs (x̄ = 3.64) hindered effective adaptation. Strengthening climate services, improving access to finance and inputs, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing infrastructure and policy support are recommended to improve resilience.