Nigeria among top 10 Climate-Vulnerable nations, says ARCN boss

 

Nigeria has been ranked among the ten most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, according to recent global climate risk assessments measuring exposure to extreme weather events and natural hazards. The ranking has renewed concerns over the country’s agricultural sustainability, rural livelihoods, and long-term food security.

Farmers warn against August drought

 

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet) predictions of drought in August in the 2025 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction have been re-echoed to remind farmers of the need to get prepared.

Food Security: WMO forecast longer unstable weather

 * Agric Don raises food hope

*  Advises FG 

As the World Meteorological Organization ( WMO) alerted the entire globe about unstable weather situations till next year April, a professor of Agriculture and plant breeder, Prof. Samuel Olakojo has alleyed inherent fear of food insecurity just as he advised farmers and Federal Government ( FG) on what to do for best agronomics practices.

Climate change: Scientists advocate tolerant technologies transfer to farmers

·       * Ask Govt to develop irrigation

·        *Promises partner with NIMET, others

Scientists have reiterated the need for more tolerant technologies transfer that will help farmers to mitigate climate change negativity impacts on agricultural produce in Nigeria.

Big data helps farmers adapt to climate variability

A new Michigan State University study shines a light on how big data and digital technologies can help farmers better adapt to threats -- both present and future -- from a changing climate.

Insect bites and warmer climate means double-trouble for plants

Recent models are telling us that, as our climate warms up, herbivores and pests will cause increased damage to agricultural crops. One study predicted that crop yield lost to insects increases 10 to 25 percent for every 1 degree Celsius increase.