African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6786

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of climate change vulnerability and adaptation towards increase resilience among farmers in Borno State, Nigeria

Mohammed D.
  • Mohammed D.
  • Centre for Arid Zone Studies, University of Maiduguri, P. M. B. 1069 Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Timothy E.
  • Timothy E.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension Services, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Abaka S. S
  • Abaka S. S
  • Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Arubi A. A
  • Arubi A. A
  • Caritas Germany, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 27 August 2021
  •  Accepted: 24 December 2021
  •  Published: 28 February 2022

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