LEVEL OF CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS AMONG RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN KONDUGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BORNO STATE
Abstract
This study investigates the level of awareness among rural farming household in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno state, Nigeria. As agriculture remain the primary livelihood in the region, understanding how farmers perceive and respond to changing climatic conditions is critical in building resilience and insuring food security. Using a mixed-method approach involving structured questionnaires with the selected households across several wards in Konduga, the study assesses farmer’s awareness of climate change, its perceived impacts and the extents of adaptation strategies employed. Findings reveals that while a significant number of farmers observe changes in rainfall patterns, most adaptation practices remain informal and reactive with minimal institutional support. The study also highlight low educational levels and poor access to extension services as key barriers to awareness and effective adaptation. Based on the findings, the study recommends targeted climate education, improved agricultural extension systems and increased access to climate technologies to enhance adaptive capacity for rural farmers in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
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