Climate change amelioration and enhancing food security through agriculture in Northern Nigeria

Abstract

The climate of northern Nigeria change more significantly during the twenty-first century in terms of temperature, precipitation, storms, and sea levels. This presents a serious threat to the region’s agricultural output and food security. Northern Nigeria is the most populous region in the nation and has a majority of its rural residents being agrarians. Much of this can be ascribed to the harsher climate that regions are experiencing. When droughts persist, rainfall is rarely consistent for a long time. A further challenge to the region’s agricultural economy was desertification and the removal of vegetation. Agriculture is still stagnant or perhaps declining despite government efforts to supply all agricultural inputs. In Nigeria, poor crop yield and livestock production, desertification, flooding, insect and disease infestation, and weed infestation are all consequences of climate change in agricultural output. The agribusiness entrepreneur is prompted by these challenges to play adaptive roles in mitigating these effects. These roles include agroforestry, harvesting and storing water, managing farm finances, vertical integration with pertinent agencies, and providing timely information for preventive measures. Moreover, agribusiness initiatives in Northern Nigeria contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating jobs, increasing farmers’ incomes, and promoting rural development. These initiatives combat hunger, create decent work opportunities, mitigate climate change effects, and preserve terrestrial ecosystems. The initiative aligns with the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024), aiming to address socio-economic challenges in Africa. The success of these initiatives can serve as a model for other regions, promoting broader food security and climate improve food security and mitigate these issues, this study looks into how agribusiness to these changes evaluates the present effects of climate change on agriculture in northern Nigeria and looks at methods for advancing resilient food systems and sustainable farming practices

Keywords: Northern Nigeria; Climate change; Amelioration; Agribusiness; Food security; Sustainable Development Goals