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

Tony Ogbeide — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:58:56 +0000

This study analysed the effects climate change on the health of rural farmers in Okigwe Agricultural zone of Imo state, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the rural farmers; examine the evidence of climate change by rural farmers; determine the farmers’ perception of the common ailments/medical conditions associated with climate change; and identify strategies for managing climate change related health risks. The data was collected with questionnaire from 170 respondents and were analysed using descriptive statistics. Result showed that the mean age of the respondents was 49.9 years and a mean household size of 4.4 persons and small farm size with a mean of 1.49ha. Climate change evidence observed included crop failures, flooding, heavy rainfall, death of crops, and pests/diseases increase among others. The result further indicated that farmers perceived climate change to lead to hunger, injury/death, sicknesses such as stress, skin damage, malaria diarrhoea, typhoid fever and others. Government at all levels should provide access to clean drinking water, efficient energy source, and early warning information to rural dwellers to enable them cope.

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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.

Consumer Attitude, Socio-demographics and Adoption of Climate Change Measures 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

Tony Ogbeide — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:35:28 +0000

Abstract

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.

Agriculture as an Employment Intervention Strategy: Is it all Motion and No Movement? Osadebamwen Anthony Ogbeide (2016). Mayfair Journal of Agriculture Development in Emerging Economies Vol. 1, Iss. No.2, Pp 1-11

Tony Ogbeide — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 02:54:20 +0000

The objective of the paper was to assess the progress made using the agriculture employment intervention programs to reduce youth unemployment. The study was conducted in three local government areas of Edo State, Nigeria. The methodology included qualitative research that used focus group discussions to generate data, which was then analysed and interpreted. The subsequent results were positive, recommending both a continuation and further application of the program. Policy improvements were also identified in relation to the difficulties found in increasing participation among urban dwellers who negatively associated the work with hard, physically demanding and stressful labour. This common viewpoint indicated that the selection of youth participants should include the criteria of rural resilience and coping abilities. The results also highlighted that the implementation of the program at times did not follow the natural production cycle for cropping and that system support was limited for the beneficiaries. It was also recommended that future programs must be well articulated, designed, resourced and piloted before full implementation, for sustainable results. Supervision and monitoring must be closely done and performance compared against expectation and the resourcing of the participants in the program must be adequate and timely. While insightful, there did exist factors that impacted the quality of the study. Most of the participants in the study had close links with the government as employee or beneficiaries of the scheme. The need to protect their employment and income left them often reserved in their opinions and comments.

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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.