Abstract
The study examined the drivers of sustainability of Vitamin-A bio-fortified potato production under climate change stress using smart agricultural adaptation practices
among farmers in Ankpa LGA of Kogi State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described the socio-economic characteristics of respondents, assessed their awareness of climate
change, outlined adaptation practices, and estimated how these adaptation practices and institutional factors affect the adoption and use of Vitamin A biofortified potato
production. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 240 respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive
and inferential Statistics. The results of the socioeconomic characteristics showed that 46.3% of the respondents were aged between 36 and 50 years and dominated the
production, while 8.8% were between the active age group of 21 and 35 years. Male farmers accounted for 72.5%, and 87.5% were married. Most (87.5%) of the
respondents had formal education. A small proportion (25.2%) had access to extension services and credit. The results of the awareness of climate change showed that
not all the respondents were aware of adaptation practices. There was a significant difference (p<0.001) in annual output between those who adopted adaptation practices
and those who did not. Probit regression analysis indicated that the use of adaptation practices influenced the adoption of Vitamin A potatoes. All adaptation methods
had a positive and significant effect (p < 0.05) on the adoption and use of the crop. Credit and extension services were essential for effective Vitamin-A potato production
in the area.
Key words: Sustainability, Vitamin-A potato production, smart adaptation practices, Kogi statjaerem Oguejiofor Joseph Okorie
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