CLIMATE RISK PERCEPTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMERS IN OGUN STATE: A GENDER – BASED ANALYSIS
Publication Type: Journal Article.
Publication Year: 2026
Author(s): Rafiat A. Kuye, Najeem O. Bashir, Idris A. Ayinde, and Shakirat B. Ibrahim
Journal Name: (IJAEMD)
ABSTRACT
The study investigated rice farmers’ gender-based perceptions of climate change and itsimpact on farming risks. Using a multi-stage sampling procedure, Ilaro and Ikenne zones were purposively chosen. At initial sampling phase, six blocks were randomly chosen from the zones. In the final phase, 24 communities were randomly selected, and ten farmers were chosen from each community, for a total of 240 smallholder farmers. The analysis employed Tobit regression and the Climate Risk Perception Index. Male rice farmers predominated in the area. Regression results confirmed the significance of sex, education, household size, extension officers’ visits, farm income and farming experience. The Risk Perception Index revealed that over 76% of farmers across both genders ranked pest invasion as the most critical climate change risk ever experienced. However, females were more sensitive to climate risks. The study suggested that the Ogun State Agricultural Development Agency should improve farmers’ training through increased extension visits during the rice production cycle to reduce exposure to climate change risks.
Keywords: Climate impact; Gender analysis; Rice production; Risk perception Index; Tobit