Impact of Climate Change on Modern Farming Systems and Food Security VERIFY
R. M. Ami, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Collage of Anfar, India
MSI Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Page 01 to 9
Abstract
This study examines the role of media campaigns in promoting agricultural innovations aimed at combating food insecurity in Etsako West Local Government Area, Nigeria. Food insecurity persists in the region due to low adoption of improved farming techniques, including the use of improved seedlings and the Nigerian Agricultural and Nutritional Surveillance (NANS) technology. better training for extension agents, and enhanced government support to bridge the gap between awareness and practice. Recommendations include expanding media outreach via accessible channels and ensuring consistent follow-up to improve the uptake of agricultural innovations. This research contributes valuable insights toward harnessing media-driven agricultural extension to improve food security and sustainable farming in rural Nigerian communities.
Keywords: Media Campaigns, Food Security, Improved Seedlings, NANS Technology
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Sustainable Crop Production Techniques for Enhancing Agricultural Productivity
Bondu, Independent Scholar.
MSI Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Page 01 to 8
Abstract
Someone is worried and renders others around him worried by his nagging utterance. He is a problem child. He requests to save him from his self-created crisis. It is so boring. In contrast someone is not worried at all for any imminent danger rather his well-wishers or the persons around him are much worried for him. The paradox is that he remains indifferent in this regard. He is very lucky. His luck is really enviable. Man cannot forget the first lover. He declines to replace the first smile. In fact first love has no substitute it itself is its substitute. Similarly, exact has no substitute or substitute cannot be exact.
KEYWORDS: Exact, precise, strict, particular, standard, thorough, complete, correct, true
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Times Series Analysis of Variance of the Effect of Rainfall Patterns on Rice and Maize Production in Nasarawa State
Abam, Ayeni Omini Ph. D, Department of Statistics, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria.
Abel Gideon, Nasarawa Agricultural Development Programme (NADP), Off Makurdi Road, along Agyaragu Tofa Road, Lafia.
MSI Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Page 01 to 18
Abstract
Agriculture in Nasarawa state is predominantly rain-fed, making crop output highly sensitive to climatic variability. This study was conducted to examine the effect of annual rainfall patterns on rice and maize production in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Secondary data sourced from the Nasarawa Agricultural Development Programme (NADP) from 2014 to 2023 was used. The research employs time series regression analysis to quantify the statistical relationship between annual rainfall and crop yields. Descriptive statistics and Augmented Dickey Fuller tests showed that rainfall, rice, and maize series were non-stationary; however, ordinary least squares (OLS) models were estimated with appropriate diagnostic checks. The regression results indicate a positive and statistically significant relationship between rainfall and the yields of both rice (p = 0.0116) and maize (p = 0.0076). Rainfall accounted for approximately 57% and 61% of the variation in rice and maize production, respectively. Diagnostic tests show normally distributed residuals, though mild autocorrelation and non-stationarity suggest caution in causal interpretation. The findings confirm that rainfall is a key climatic factor influencing staple crop production in Nasarawa State. The use of more advanced time series techniques such as cointegration analysis, ARIMA/ARIMAX, or VAR models and inclusion of additional agricultural variables to strengthen predictive accuracy was recommended. Overall, the research provides evidence-based insights to support agricultural planning, climate adaptation strategies, and policy formulation in the state.
Keywords: Agricultural products, Maize, Model, Rain fall, Rice
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OF EXACT
Dibakar Pal, M. Phil, Retired Executive Magistrate (Civil Servant) in India & Independent Scholar
MSI Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Page 01 to 04
Abstract
Man cannot forget the first lover. He declines to replace the first smile. In fact first love has no substitute it itself is its substitute. Similarly, exact has no substitute or substitute cannot be exact.
KEYWORDS: Exact, precise, strict, particular, standard, thorough, complete, correct, true
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Comparative Performance and Sustainability Assessment of Government Agricultural Financing Schemes among Rice Farmers in South-East Nigeria
D.O. Nwachukwu, Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
J. S. Orebiyi, Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
C.C. Eze, Department of Agribusiness, Federal University Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
G. N. Ben-Chendo, Department of Agribusiness, Federal University Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
I.U.O. Nwaiwu, Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
K.H. Anyiam, Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
MSI Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Page 01 to 14
Abstract
This study evaluated a comparative performance and sustainability assessment of Federal Government agricultural financing schemes among rice farmers in South-East Nigeria. Specific objectives were to assess the performance of rice-farmer beneficiaries through net returns analysis compared with non-beneficiaries, and to evaluate the sustainability of Federal Government agricultural financing intervention schemes in South-East Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 543 respondents (264 beneficiaries and 279 non-beneficiaries) from Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu States. Data were analyzed using net return analysis, a Z-test for significant differences, and a sustainability index. Results showed that beneficiary rice farmers achieved a significantly higher net return (₦4,517,896.65) and return on investment (1.20) compared to non-beneficiaries (₦848,007.64 and 0.42, respectively). The sustainability assessment of the schemes based on repayment rates Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (36.5%), FADAMA (38.2%), and IFAD-VCDP (3.3%) fell below the 50% sustainability threshold, indicating weak financial discipline while SMEDAN, NIRSAL, and Youth Empowerment were 60.5%. The study concludes that while these financial interventions significantly boost farmers’ profitability, their long-term viability is threatened by widespread low repayment, risking the continuity of these crucial programs. The study recommends that poorly performing schemes should be redesigned, and farmers and other stakeholders should develop a monitoring and follow up mechanisms to ensure that the funds are used for the intended purposes.
Keywords: Rice Farmers, Agricultural Credit Scheme, Net Return, sustainability assessment, South-East Nigeria.
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