Climate change has become a topical issue in recent time because of its largely detrimental effects on natural and human systems. In spite of recent technological advances, weather and climate are still the most important variables in agricultural production. It is thus of paramount importance that measures are taken to mitigate the consequences of climate change by way of research and adaptation since most of agriculture is rain-fed. The study examines the effects of climate change on the yield of selected grain crops and farmers' adaptation strategies in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study...

Climate change is one of the most critical global challenges of our times. It is a mega problem that exacerbates most other agricultural related challenges threatening human existence - soil erosion in many communities; flooding of farmlands; famine, agricultural drought among others. It is thus of paramount importance that measures are taken to mitigate the consequences of climate change by way of research and adaptation since most of agriculture is rain-fed. This Book examined the adaptation strategies to climate change among millet, sorghum and maize farmers in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Daily...