Information Sources and Constraints Affecting Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption in Yobe State, Nigeria

In Northeast Nigeria, climate-related risks have increasingly threatened agricultural productivity and the livelihoods of arable farmers. This study examined the information sources and constraints shaping the adoption of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices in the Bade Agricultural Zone. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 456 arable farmers through a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The findings showed that extension agents (82.5%) and farmer groups (73.7%) were the principal sources of CSA information. Key constraints included poor access to improved inputs (71.1%) and limited extension services (64.9%). Regression analysis revealed that education level (β = 0.391, p = 0.007), farm size (β = 0.314, p = 0.010), credit access (β = 0.758, p = 0.002), extension contact (β = 1.204, p = 0.000), and group membership (β = 0.682, p = 0.003) significantly influenced access to CSA information. The study concludes that strengthening institutional support and improving information delivery systems are essential for promoting CSA adoption. It recommends enhancing extension systems and farmer networks through sustained collaboration among relevant stakeholders.