FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AMONG CASSAVA FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA.

The study revealled information on the use of climate adaptation strategies by cassava farmers in the region was widespread in avoiding low yields and complete losses of crops with all farmers having at least one strategy in place. Cropping systems, farm characteristics and the form of farming practices that were adopted was a major determinant on the nature and number of strategies adopted during the cropping season. Also, socioeconomic conditions like age, education and experience in farming had a positive impact on the adoption and number of strategies applied thus the farmers were able to produce at their best levels.