Authors : Aminu Abubakar; Sule Magaji; Yahaya Ismail

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25aug263

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Abstract : This study examines the coping mechanisms employed by irrigation farmers in the Dutse Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa State, Nigeria, to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. Employing a mixed-methods strategy, data were gathered from 150 smallholder farmers using structured questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs). The results indicate substantial shifts in rainfall and temperature trends, leading to increased water stress, reduced crop productivity, and altered planting timelines. Farmers have adapted to climate change by employing strategies such as using tube wells, cultivating drought-resistant crops, and utilising traditional weather prediction methods. Nonetheless, significant obstacles remain, including restricted access to extension services, insufficient financial resources, gender inequalities, and poor institutional coordination. The findings highlight the connection between environmental vulnerability and socioeconomic challenges, underscoring the need for integrated and participatory frameworks for adaptation. The study concludes that while there are observable local innovations, enhancing institutional support, improving access to resources, and promoting community-based adaptation initiatives are essential for building resilience against climate variability. The research is grounded in theories of Natural Resource Management (NRM), Sustainability Theory, and the Social-Ecological Systems (SES) framework.

Keywords : Climate Change, Irrigation Farming, Adaptation Strategies, Dutse LGA, Jigawa State, Sustainable Land Management, Resilience, Socio-Ecological Systems, Rural Livelihoods, Water Stress.

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