ADOPTION OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE AMONG MAIZE FARMERS IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE,NIGERIA
Abstract
The study examined the adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs) among maize farmers in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 124 respondents using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, adoption index and Logit regression analysis. Findings revealed a mean age of 42.7 years, indicating a mature and experienced farming population. Male farmers constituted 57.0% highlighting significant female involvement in maize production. Most respondents (87.0%) were married, and 42.0% had attained secondary education. The average household size was 9.4 persons, and farmers had an average maize farming experience of 8.8 years. Farm sizes averaged 1.7 hectares, with nearly half farming between 1.6 and 2.0 hectares. Annual income averaged ₦195,354, though only 27.0% had access to credit. Results revealed varying levels of awareness across CSAPs, with higher scores observed for those that are widely promoted and easily adaptable to existing farming systems. Crop rotation recorded the highest mean score (3.3), followed by mulching (3.2) and organic fertilizer application (3.2), reflecting strong awareness of low-cost and locally adaptable practices.The overall mean adoption index was 4.65, with 56.45% of farmers classified as adopters (≥5 CSAPs) and 43.55% as non-adopters (
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