Effects of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices on Productivity in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs) on the productivity of arable farming households in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity, particularly in regions reliant on rain-fed agriculture. CSAPs offer adaptive strategies aimed at increasing agricultural output while building resilience and reducing environmental impact. Using primary data collected from 118 randomly selected arable farming households through structured questionnaires, the study employed descriptive statistics, adoption index scoring, and multiple regression analysis to assess the level of CSAP adoption and its impact on productivity. Key practices examined include the use of improved seeds, organic and inorganic fertilizers, crop rotation, agroforestry, and soil conservation methods. The results reveal a positive and statistically significant relationship between the adoption of CSAPs and farm productivity. Farmers who adopted a higher number of CSAPs recorded greater yields per hectare compared to those with lower adoption levels. The study concludes that CSAPs are crucial for enhancing sustainable agricultural productivity in the face of climate variability. It recommends policy interventions that promote awareness, access to climate-smart technologies, and institutional support to encourage widespread adoption among smallholder farmers