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Effectiveness of Extension Services in Addressing Climate Change Production Challenges of Crop Farmers in Southeast Nigeria

Article scientifique 2026 Autre

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Existing studies in Southeast Nigeria have documented the effects of climate change on crop production and farmers’ adaptation strategies; however, there is limited empirical evidence on the effectiveness of extension services in mitigating climate-induced production challenges among crop farmers. This research gap necessitated evaluating the effectiveness of extension services in addressing climate-related production challenges of crop farmers in Southeast Nigeria. A cross-sectional sample of 301 crop farmers was selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Data collected using a structured questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics and a probit regression model. The results show that the farmers sourced extension service information via radio (94.4%), mobile phones (92.5%), farmer-to-farmer (90.6%), and workshops/seminars (88.6%). Respondents attributed climate change primarily to bush burning (98.8%), fossil fuel use (91.7%), overgrazing (82.1%), and deforestation (80.4%). Training on climate change information (99.8%), improved remuneration (98.5%), and welfare packages (92.5%) were identified as medium-level interventions to improve the effectiveness of extension service delivery in mitigating climate change. Capacity development (P<0.01), logistics (P<0.01), distant communities (P<0.01), and inadequate extension officers (P<0.05) were significant factors influencing the efficiency of extension service delivery. In conclusion, capacity-building for extension agents is imperative. The study calls on the government and relevant stakeholders to reinforce extension service delivery in the region by investing in capacity-building, providing sustainable funding, and leveraging modern technology to fulfil their mandates.

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Osuji, M., Belonwu, N., Osuji, E., NWOSU, F., Ogueri, C., Aririguzo, B., Mbuka-Nwosu, I., Abu, H., Alagba, R., Anyiam, K., NWACHUKWU, E., Uluocha, O., Okpara, C., Shuaibu, K., Okereke-Ejiogu, N., Tom, C., Odor, H. (2026). Effectiveness of Extension Services in Addressing Climate Change Production Challenges of Crop Farmers in Southeast Nigeria. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2026/v54n3a20126

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M. N. Osuji N.E. Belonwu E. E. Osuji Fidelis Okwudili NWOSU C. Ogueri Bernadine Ngozi Aririguzo I. E. Mbuka-Nwosu H.O. Abu R.A Alagba Kelechi Henry Anyiam Esther NWACHUKWU O.B. Uluocha C. M. Okpara K. Shuaibu N Okereke-Ejiogu C.T. Tom H.A. Odor

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