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PDF: Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State – Nigeria

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Chikaire, J.U., Anyoha, N.O., Godson-Ibeji, C.C. & Oguegbuchulam, M. (2016). Agro-forestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 39-49 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

PDF: An Analysis of the Perceived Effects of Climate Change on the Health of Rural Farmers in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo State – Nigeria

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Chikaire, J.U., Nwakwasi, R.N., Godson-Ibeji, C.C. & Chikezie, N.P. (2016). An Analysis of the Perceived Effects of Climate Change on the Health of Rural Farmers in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Volume 1, Issue 2, Pp 32-42 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

The objectives of this study were to determine the influence of consumer attitude towards adoption of climate change adaptation measures and to explore whether the socio-demographics of the consumers have any effects on the adoption of the measures. The study was conducted using a questionnaire to query respondent consumers. A 500 useful survey was analysed with Stata 12 statistical software. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, reliability test and ordered probit regression model functions were used to generate the results. The results revealed that the consumer attitude towards climate change was positive and also indicated the standpoint from where actions are required. The outcomes of the socio-demographic variable were significant but mixed for the various characteristics of the variable. These outcomes have implications for the actions against climate change. It is important to deepen positively; consumer attitude towards climate change through continuous creation of awareness and enlightenment. The use of role models and opinion leaders is inevitable; their positive actions against climate change will help in the formation of positive attitude and behaviours towards the phenomenon. The limitation of the study included the nature of the questions. The survey questions were explicit in nature and may not actually reflect the actual behaviour of the consumers. Implicit approach which involves the observation of the demonstrated behaviours of the survey respondents is recommended.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide and Ideba Ele (2016). Consumer Attitude, Socio-demographics and Adoption of Climate Change Measures. Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 12-31 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2016). Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-11 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

Climate change is one of the most serious environmental and human threats of the 21^st century. It is a product of the consumers’ actions and inactions, directly or indirectly that has led to high levels of the various greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and that have caused temperature to rise more than normal. Consumers demand for and consumption of products and services has gone unabated and particularly those rooted in unsustainable production methods. As years go by with no significant actions, the impacts of climate change will intensify with probable catastrophic effects. Across the world, how well informed are consumers about climate change or ready to take actions on it has no certain answer. This study determined the level of consumers’ awareness and perception of climate change. It also investigated consumers’ adaptation actions against climate change. A sample of 500 respondents was used for the survey. The findings of the study were mix; the relationship between consumers’ perception of climate change and the adoption of all the adaptation variables used in the study were significant but for three variables (Turn off all electrical appliances when not in use; Buy a locally made product rather than one imported from far away and; Talk to friends or family about global warming). The result also showed that some of the variables the consumers adopted were more expensive than the ones they declined. This created the suspicion that such variables were chosen for social status rather than to control climate change. Other finding included that the consumers lacked understanding of their role in the cause of climate change. Also the knowledge of what the consumer roles are in mitigating climate change was insufficient. So enlightenment is required; electronic media particularly radio should be used as the primary mass media for communicating climate change information as it is readily available and can be powered by battery in locations where there is no electricity. Government and media must partner to ensure that consumers are well positioned to have access to climate change information for knowledge and to take action.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide & Ideba Ele (2015). Consumer Awareness, Perception and Actions towards Climate Change. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Volume 1, Issue No 2, Pp 25-38 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

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This article presents a general overview and a reference point for understanding agricultural productivity at farm and sectorial levels. The review covered measures for improving productivity to the extent that it was obvious that incremental growth is a multifaceted interaction of components that relates to technology and technological changes, structural/institutional changes, industry restructuring and resource use and allocation. The ultimate objective of productivity growth is to produce output optimally at the most efficient rate. Productivity is important in distribution of income, the allocation of resources and the relationship between stocks and flows. While firm approach to increase in productivity is important sectoral or national growth approach is more desired.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2015). Increasing Agricultural Productivity: A Review of the Multi-dimensional Approach. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management, Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-24 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

Agriculture is a commonly used strategy for providing employment to young people particularly in the developing countries. One of the reasons why this strategy has not been successful is that resources are directed to too many young people that have no interest in agriculture and are not suited to living in the rural areas where agriculture is practiced. The objectives of this paper include to investigate if socio-demographic characteristics influence young people choice of locality; develop measurement scale for measuring the interest dimension of young people’s involvement with agriculture; and to determine if correlation exists between locality and interest in agriculture. This study was conducted in Edo State, Nigeria using young student respondents. The result indicates there is a relationship between social demographics and the locality of young people. The study also indicates a correlation exist between locality of young people and their interest in agriculture. Young people from rural background are more inclined to consider agriculture as an employment and are more interested in its development. Therefore the agricultural policy of the government must be redefined with the intent of applying the rule of comparative advantage in engaging the young people in agriculture. The generalisation of the study should be made with caution as the sample size was small and most of the references used are from countries that are different socio-culturally.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide, Ideba Ele & Emmanuel Ikheloa (2015). Young People and Agricultural Employment: Locality and Interest Factors, Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1 Iss. 1 Pp 1-13 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.

The study investigated consumers in an emerging wine market with a view to gain an understanding of how to serve them best. The main objective of the study was to segment the consumers into serviceable groups using a combination of psychographic, socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics. A validated questionnaire was used to collect usable data from 487 respondents that represented ‘purposive and convenience’ sample from six major cities of Southern Nigeria. Data analysis was done using Strata 12 software. Principal component analysis method of factor analysis was carried out followed by reliability test. Cluster analysis was used to segment the consumers. The cluster analysis indicated three main groups of wine consumers in Nigeria. Cluster 1 showed characteristics of greenhorn wine consumers. They represent 50.1% of the consumers. Members in this segment will seek knowledge assistance about wine to make effective buying and consumption decisions.  They require knowledge of taste, price and stores and the provision should be part of the marketing strategy for the group. Cluster 2 represented 44.8% of the consumers and were referred to as enthused wine consumers. They enjoy wine related activities and promote their social self-image. They require more information about wine use than how to make purchase choices. Cluster 3 members were only 5.1% of the surveyed respondents and were referred to as die-hard wine consumers. They use the consumption and wine related activities to promote and signal their social image. They desire more information that promote consumption of different varieties of wine. Market segmentation studies assist marketers in product advertisement, new product development, brand differentiation and niche marketing strategies.

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Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide & Ideba Ele (2015). Segmenting the Nigerian Wine Market Using a Combination of Segmentation Methods. Mayfair Journal of Agribusiness Management Vol. 1, Iss. No.1, Pp 76-93 first appeared on Mayfair Journals.