MANAGING CLIMATE CHANGE FOR AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
Ayodele Oduwole and Ezekiel Babatunde, Volume 7 Issue 1, 2025 Pages 3-16, Published: 2025-10-27
Abstract
Agricultural production and advancement is significantly affected by climate change, especially in drought-prone regions where farmers depend primarily on rainfall for their livelihoods. One of the main threats to the agricultural sector for decades has been global warming, and the sector is particularly susceptible to climatic circumstances. Climate change has become a crucial concern impeding sustainable development due to rapid changes in urbanization, industry, and agricultural systems. Food security, which is a worldwide concern, is an essential component connected to a country’s economy and people’s livelihoods. In view of these, this study set out to examine the impact of climate change on food security and sustainable agricultural development. The study was based on the school farm of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Nigeria. A slack-based approach was introduced to quantify inefficiencies in overall agricultural production. This study further scrutinized the decomposition of specific variables. The study will help policymakers to make appropriate decisions to minimize the impact of climate change on sustainable agricultural practices and improve human living standards through food security.