Socioeconomic analysis of drought adaptation strategies among maize farmers' in Sudan savanna region of Kano state, Nigeria
2025
NAZIFI, BUHARI | Baba Bello, Muhammad | Mustapha, Amina
This study analysed socioeconomics determinants of smallholder maize farmers’ drought adaptation strategies in the Sudan Savanna Regions of Kano State, Nigeria. Using multistage sampling procedure, data were collected from 373 smallholder farmers via a survey with structured questionnaires. Data collected was analysed using Descriptive Statistics and Multivariate probit regression model (MVP). Results indicated that maize is produced predominantly by married and average aged and male farmers with an average age of 43 years. The average household size is 11 people, with a mean farming experience of 19 years and a land size of 1.68 hectares. Multivariate probit results showed that household size (p<0.03), maize farm income (p < 0.001), maize farm yield (p < 0.000), total off farm income (p<0.000) and gender (p<0.018) significantly influenced adoption of ex-post drought adaptation strategies while age (p<0.002) was found to negatively influenced adoption of ex-post drought adaptation strategies. For ex-ante, cooperative membership (p<0.019), household size (p<0.006), and land ownership (p<0.029), had positive significance influence while contact with extension agents (p=0.031), age (p<0.004), off-farm income (p<0.000) and maize farm yield (p<0.000) had negative significant effect on adoption of ex-post drought adaptation strategies. Taking in to account socioeconomic background of the farmers in the dissemination of knowledge on drought strategies and providing institutional support can improve resilience, which will subsequently ensure sustainable maize production in the region
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