CONCLUSION
This study has assessed the influence of climate change and soil characteristics on the
performance of upland rice varieties in the Kagoro area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The findings
showed that the total annual rainfall of the area (which ranges between 1,000 mm to 2,000 mm)
is suitable for upland rice cultivation. Also, since the average temperature of the study area is
between 24 – 32°C, it is therefore suitable for upland rice cultivation. From the foregoing, it is
therefore confirmed that the climate of the study area (rainfall and temperature) is suitable for
upland rice cultivation in Kagoro area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The soils’ characteristics
(texture, Ph, organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, exchangeable acidity and
cation exchange capacity further confirmed their high suitability for upland rice cultivation.
Combined with the gentle land slope of less than 4%, these characteristics qualify the area as
suitable for rain-fed upland rice production. FARO 45 ‘
jamila’ is perceived to be the most
productive upland rice varieties in the study area.SAEREM BOOK CHAPTERS First Published 2025 ISBN 978-978-60709-8-8 @ SAEREM World
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economic output (high yield) and time efficiency (short growing season) when evaluating the
productiveness of upland rice varieties. The study therefore concluded that rainfall, temperature
variability and soil characteristics influences the yield of upland rice varieties in Kagoro area of
Kaduna State, Nigeria.BOOK CHAPTERS 6 OCTOBER 2025 Elisha Ikpe
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