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Climate Change Impact on Togo's Agriculture Performance A Ricardian Analysis Based on Time Series Data

Mikemina, P. (Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 213)

This paper applies Ricardian approach to measure the effect of climate change on agriculture performance in Togo using time series data from the period 1971-2004. The study examines the relationship between net farm ...
Farmers Awareness and Response to Climate Change: A Case Study of the North Bank Region, The Gambia

Kutir, Cynthia; Baatuuwie, Bernard N.; Keita, Sainey; Sowe, Musa (Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 215)

Rain-fed agriculture, which is the backbone of most sub-Saharan economies is seriously under threat due to climate change. Consequently, for farmers to sustain their livelihoods and increase productivity, there is the ...
Diversity of ectomycorrhizal fungal fruit bodies in Comoé National Park, a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage in Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Vanié-Léabo, Linda Patricia Louyounan; Yorou, Nourou Soulemane; Koné, N´Golo Abdoulaye; Kouamé, François N’Guessan; Kesel, André De; Koné, Daouda (International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 217-02)

The key role of ectomycorrhizal (EcM) fungi in ecosystems functioning has been demonstrated worldwide. However, their diversity, spatial distribution, fruiting phenology and production as influenced by climatic parameters ...
Comportements et Strategies D' adaptation des Operateurs Agricoles Pour Faire Face aux Aleas Climatiques

Belguenani, Hassane; Oukhira, Baha (2002)

De part son extension spatiale et ses interactions avec les différents secteurs productifs, le développement agricole est l'un des moteurs fondamentaux de l'économie nationale. L’évolution des politiques de développement ...
Intercontinental Transport and Climatic Impact of Saharan and Sahelian Dust

Toure, N’Datchoh Evelyne; Konare, Abdourahamane; Silue, Siele (2012)

The Sahara and Sahel regions of Africa are important sources of dust particles into the atmosphere. Dust particles from these regions are transported over the Atlantic Ocean to the Eastern American Coasts. This transportation ...
Effects of climate variability on savannah fire regimes in West Africa

N’Datchoh, E. T.; Konaré, A.; Diedhiou, A.; Diawara, A.; Quansah, E.; Assamoi, P. (Earth System Dynamics, 2012-09)

The main objective of this work is to investigate at regional scale the variability in burned areas over the savannahs of West Africa and their links with the rainfall and the large-scale climatic indexes such as the Southern ...
Modelling the hydrological balance of the Okpara catchment at the Kaboua outlet in Benin

Sintondji, Luc O.; Dossou-Yovo, Elliott R.; Agbossou, Kossi E. (International Journal of AgriScience, 2013)

Rapid population growth and industrial development create problems with water management that can lead to contamination and scarcity of water resources. The primary aim of the modeling in this study was to assess annual ...
Evaluation of the effects of climate change on increased in-cidence of cowpea pests in Nigeria

Oyerinde, A.A.; Chuwang, P.Z.; Oyerinde, G.T. (The Journal of Plant Protection Sciences, 2013)

Insect response to rise in atmospheric temperature and carbon dioxide differ from one region to the other. The lat-est assessment report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts an increment in ...
Effects of Water Pollution on Soil Physical and Hydrological Properties of a Valley Bottom in University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Oyerinde, G.T.; Oluwasemire, K.O.; Oshunsanya, S.O. (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2013-02)

The cultivation of valley bottoms has been one of the means of coping with recent unpredictable rainfall pattern and climate change. These valleys are often prone to pollution from adjacent plains due to their lower ...
Spatial and temporal variability of windborne dust in the Sahel-Sahara zone in relation with synoptic environment

Silue, Siélé; Konare, Abdourahamane; Diedhiou, Arona; Yoboue, Véronique; Toure, N'Datchoh E.; Assamoi, Paul (Scientific Research and Essays, 2013-03)

Windborne dusts have been recognised as climatic indicators in the Sahel region, because of their ability to cause reduction in horizontal visibility. These phenomena have intensified after the exceptionally drought ...
Climate Change Impact on Togo’s Agriculture Performance: A Ricardian Analysis Based on Time Series Data

Pilo, Mikémina (Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 2013-06)

This paper applies Ricardian approach to measure the effect of climate change on agriculture performance in Togo using time series data from the period 1971-2004. The study examines the relationship between net farm revenue ...
Infiltration Characteristics and Their Prediction On a Toposequence at Nsukka, South-Eastern Nigeria

Azuka, C.V; Mbagwu, J.S.C.; Oyerinde, G.T. (International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, 2013-06)

Predicting infiltration characteristics and dynamics is crucial for efficient soil management and prevention of erosion. A research aimed at evaluating the infiltration characteristics and their predictability was conducted ...
Assessment of land-cover changes in a sub-catchment of the Oti basin (West Africa) A case study of the Kara River basin

Badjana, Hèou Maléki; Selsam, Peter; Wala, Kpérkouma; Flügel, Wolfgang- Albert; Fink, Manfred; Urban, Marcel; Helmschrot, Jörg; Afouda, Abel; Akpagana, Koffi (Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, 2014)

This study is presenting results from the analysis of land-cover dynamics in the Kara River basin from 1972 to 2000 using remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) techniques. Multi-temporal satellite images ...
Assessment of the impact of climate change on honey and propolis production in Nigeria

Oyerinde, A.A.; Chuwang, P.Z.; Oyerinde, G.T.; Adeyemi, S.A. (Academia Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2014)

Global warming is the rising average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. It was observed that the Earth's average surface temperature has increased by about 0.8 °C, with about two thirds of the increase occurring ...
Evaluating the Impact of Cereal Banking on Food and Livelihood Security of Rural Communities in The Gambia

Jatta, Raymond (WASCAL, 2014-04)

mport-dependent developing countries like The Gambia are particularly vulnerable to food and nutrition insecurity caused by rainfall and price volatility. This is due to the increasing frequency and severity of climate and ...
Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks and Trace Gas Emissions from Burnt Lands Under Different Vegetation in Northern Ghana

Nyadzi, Emmanuel (WASCAL, 2014-06)

To determine the contributions of human activities on a changing climate do not only call for the assessment of main greenhouse gases but also trace gases emissions as well as variations of carbon sink in the soil. This ...
An Evaluation of the Impact of Tillage and Fertility Management nn Soil Carbon Sequestration at Minna in the Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria

Akpeokhai, Agatha Ochuware (WASCAL, 2014-07)

The impact of agronomic activities on soil carbon sequestration as an adaptation to the impacts of climate change was assessed in Niger state, southern Guinea savanna of Nigeria. Farmers’ observation of climate change ...
Gender and Land Use Decision Making in Response to Climate Variability in Dassari Watershed (Materi): Benin Republic

Dah-Gbeto, Afiavi Pelagie (WASCAL, 2014-07)

This study examines gender perspective when addressing responses to climate variability/ change and addresses some of the gaps in understanding how men and women farmers cope with climate variability in Dassari watershed. ...
Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks Under various Land Use/Land Cover Types in the Kintampo North Municipal, Ghana

Bessah, Enoch (WASCAL, 2014-07)

Climate change adaptation and mitigation in soils has gained much attention recently with the introduction of sustainable agriculture and land use management (SALM) practices by the World Bank. SALM enhances the ability ...
Sustainability of Fadama Farming System as an Adaptive Response to Climate Change And Variability in Southern Guinea Zone of Nigeria

Adenle, Ademola Andrew (WASCAL, 2014-07)

Over the centuries, the use of Fadama particularly for dry season farming has been of significance in many parts of Nigeria. The aim of this study is to assess the present state of Fadama land in the study area as a strategy ...

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