Volume 7, Issue 24, July - December, 2021 (In Progress)

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The study was designed to assess the knowledge level of ruminant farmers on climate change in Enugu State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study include; describe the socio-economic characteristics of ruminant farmers in the area, to assess the knowledge level of ruminant farmers on climate change, to ascertain the perceived effects of climate change on ruminant production and to determine the socio-economic factors influencing ruminant farmers’ knowledge level on climate change. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select ninety six (96) respondents from two out of the six agricultural zones in the state. Semi-structured interview schedule was used in data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that ruminant farming is mostly done by the aged and that goats were the most common ruminants kept. Majority of the farmers had moderate knowledge on climate change. All the farmers perceived the effect of climate change in their production process. Educational level (t = 3.238; p = 0.002) was the factor that significantly influences the climate change knowledge level of ruminant farmers. The knowledge level of ruminant farmers should be improved through public extension services, dissemination of appropriate and relevant information on climate change.

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Knowledge level of ruminant farmers on climate change in Enugu State, Nigeria

Nwobodo Cynthia Ebere, Nwokolo Blessing

The study was designed to assess the knowledge level of ruminant farmers on climate change in Enugu State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study include; describe the socio-economic characteristics of ruminant farmers in the area, to assess the knowledge level of ruminant farmers on climate change, to ascertain the perceived effects of climate change on ruminant production and to determine the socio-economic factors influencing ruminant farmers’ knowledge level on climate change

Climate Change, 2021, 7(24), 52-58

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