ESIOBU NNAEMEKA SUCCESS

• PhD in Agricultural Resource and Climate Change Economics
• PhD at Imo State University

Climate change adaptation has been seen as a vital component of the all-encompassing, long-term global response to climate change, protecting farmers, livelihoods, and ecosystems. However, even though there are several studies regarding the factors influencing farmers' decisions to adapt to climate change. There is still a need for the present stud...

Rice is one of the most essential staple food in Southeast Asia and is especially significant in the Philippines. About one-third of the Philippines’ arable lands are used for rice farming. Incidentally, in the Philippines, conventional rice is produced in soggy soil, which is among the most critical sources of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs)...

Cassava is one of the most significant, high-consumption, and strategic crop that grows in varieties of environmental conditions in Nigeria. These crop contributes significantly to income generation for household farmers, State and National economy. However, production of cassava is challenged by capital constraints, high cost of labour, high cost...

Across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), over 550 million households do not only lack access to electricity but also clean and cheap energy. In addition to these challenges, the incidence of climate change is also evidence in SSA, with severe weather and rising temperatures endangering people's health as well as their ability to access food, water and live...

In Nigeria, climate change is not a new phenomenon and arable crop production is vulnerable to climate change. Arable crop farmers have always responded to climate change with local strategies believed to be climate-smart. Arable crop farmers' knowledge of climate change is an important step in understanding any action to be taken to reduce its eff...

The study was on analysis of Farmers’ Market-Orientation, Strategies and Output Maximization in Cassava Production in Nigeria. From the specific objectives that guided the study, it described the socio-economic characteristics of the cassava farmers; identified the market-orientation strategies of the cassava farmers towards output maximization; id...

In Nigeria, rice remains a major staple food source for the rapidly growing population of an estimated 210 million people. However, traditional rice production carried out in flooded soil is associated with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mainly anthropogenic methane (CH 4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) in Nigeria. Both CH4 and N2O are harmful GHGs that...

The study focused on Socio-economic Analysis of Gendered Access to Farm Land in Southeast, Nigeria. There are empirical evidences that access to farm land is gender based. Primary data were obtained with the aid of structured questionnaire. A multi stage sampling procedure was adopted in the selection of respondents. The sample size comprised three...

Comparative Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using Inbred and Hybrid Under two different Field Management Conditions Experiment 2023 Direct Seeded

One of the most significant root crops in Nigeria and mainly in Imo State is cassava. Evidently, throughout the past fifty years, both the area of land cultivated and yield per hectare have consistently increased. Nigeria has been leading as world's top producer of cassava for several decades, with an average output of 63,001,531 million tons and 8...

Globally, vegetable forms a most valuable part of every household's diet and are used to increase the quality of the soup. It has also become the most important crop grown by farmers in recent times. However, vegetable farming is not without production challenges. Incidentally, there is an acute shortage of empirical studies to substantiate this cl...

Fish production is significant to Nigeria's aggregate economy. In Imo State, in particular, it contributes to employment, income generation and bridging the protein demand-supply gap. Despite all these, empirical studies that logically explain the determinant of income from catfish production are still relatively scanty. This creates a vacuum in re...

At global level, the use of inorganic feeds, veterinary drugs amongst others can significantly increase farm output in livestock production systems. However, in recent times, quality-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking environmentally safe and chemical-residue free healthy livestock foods which organic production methods can ensure. Livest...

Across Nigeria, while rice farmers are still battling the negative impact of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new risk that threatens not only farmers’ livelihoods but also the most important global food security crop “rice”. Every farming season, rice farmers face risks such as low rainfall, price volatility, and poor government...

At the global level and particularly across sub-Saharan African (SSA), while rice farmers are still battling the negative impact of climate change and greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new risk that not only threatens farmers livelihoods but also the most important global food security crop "Rice". Every farming...

At global level and mainly across Nigeria, rice fields are considered as one of the most important sources of atmospheric concentration of two greenhouse gases, mainly anthropogenic methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. These greenhouse gases (GHGs) are produced under anaerobic conditions, and their production has negative environmental...

In Nigeria and particularly in Imo State, cassava is one of the mostly cultivated and useful root crop. These crop not only contribute to the share of agriculture in national economy, but possess a great potential and comparative advantage to compete in the liberalized economy. Despite all these potentials of cassava, empirical studies on the alloc...

Globally and particularly across Sub-Saharan Africa of which Nigeria is included, cassava is one of the mostly cultivated and useful root crop. These crop not only contribute to the share of agriculture in national economy, but possess a great potential and comparative advantage to compete in the liberalized economy. Despite all these potentials of...

Oil palm (Elais guinensis) is the most important tree crop in the rural economy of the humid rainforest of eastern Nigeria. The oil is consumed as household food, used domestically for industrial purposes, and was an important foreign exchange earning export. However, the processing of palm fruits to extract the oil is labour intensive. Although, i...

In Nigeria and particularly in Imo State, cassava is one of the mostly cultivated and useful root crop. However, empirical studies on the production efficiencies of cassava farmers’ in Imo State, Nigeria have not been fully and systematically documented. It is on this backdrop that the study on the relative efficiencies of resource use among cassav...

Sustainable development refers to the development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. For an agribusiness to be sustainable it must produce food with regard not only to the environment (to ensure production can continue on an indefinite basis) but also to generating su...

The study designed, constructed and evaluated the performance of a solar dryer using fresh tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) in Imo State, Nigeria. The paper became necessary due to the increasing high cost of fresh tomato fruits during scarcity (lean season) as well as the need for appropriate preservation method for tomatoes during major sea...

The study was on Broadband; A Catalyst for National Development of country Nigeria. The study adopted secondary data as sources of information. Relevant literatures on broadband in Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and national developments were elicited from various impact journals and critically reviewed. The study viewed broadba...

The study was on entrepreneurship development in agriculture among arable crop farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Sixty households entrepreneurs were selected using multi-stage random sampling techniques. Well structured questionnaire was the main tool for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and 3-point lik...

Ajo collectors are one of the oldest social capital and financial group in Africa. Hence the study focused on the use of ajo in financing cassava production in Aniocha North Local Government of Delta State, Nigeria. The paper becomes necessary due to cassava farmers poor access and use of farm credit in the study area. Purposive random sampling tec...

Green economy upholds the efficient use of natural resources and energy while enabling economic growth that supports efficient social equity, sustainable agricultural production and improvement of rural and urban livelihoods thus alleviating poverty. It is only under these conditions that farmer’s sustainable agricultural development strategies can...

The study compared the relative performance of participating and non-participating CADP farmers in pineapple production in Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Sixty participating and sixty non participating households pineapple farmers were conveniently selected from the study area. Well structured questionnaire was the main tool for...

The study evaluated trends, perceptions and adaptation options of livestock farmers to climate change in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used in selection of respondents. Sample size comprised sixty households livestock farmers. Well structured questionnaire was the main tool for data collection. Descriptive statistics...

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is rated as the third most valuable economic fruit behind bananas and citruses at global level. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the production figure of pineapple increased from 1.43 million metric tonnes. Nigeria takes the lead as the highest producer in Africa. Therefore, it is critical to compare the relative performance...

The study evaluated the determinants of income from poultry egg production in Imo State, Nigeria. Multistage random sampling techniques was used in selection of respondents. The sample size comprised sixty poultry egg producers. The main tool for data collection was a set of structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive s...

This study was conducted to analyze the economics of pineapple marketing in Owerri Municipal Council Area, Imo State, Nigeria. The study identified socio-economic characteristics of pineapple marketers, ascertained marketing channels, determined effects of socio-economic characteristics on profit margins, determined the marketing margin, ascertaine...

This study was conducted to analyze the economics of pineapple marketing in Owerri Municipal Council Area, Imo State, Nigeria. The study identified socio-economic characteristics of pineapple marketers, ascertained marketing channels, determined effects of socio-economic characteristics on profit margins, determined the marketing margin, ascertaine...

Purpose This study seeks to examine the business and social profiles of 67 women entrepreneurs in three regions of Nigeria in order to identify patterns of entrepreneurship and social and economic challenges facing women business owners in Nigeria. The study aims to support and encourage sustainable small‐scale economic development activities by Ni...

Oil palm (Elais guinensis) is the most important tree crop in the rural economy of the humid rainforest of eastern Nigeria. The oil is consumed as household food, used domestically for industrial purposes, and was an important foreign exchange earning export. However, the processing of palm fruits to extract the oil is labour intensive. Although, i...

Over a decade ago, some projects for the processing of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) tubers were established in various villages in Nigeria. The objectives of those projects were to reduce post harvest losses, reduce labour use, and raise output and farm-household income. This paper examines some of such projects established by the Internation...