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    Economic Analysis of Climate-smart Adaptation Strategies Adoption among Sugarcane Farmers in Niger State: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture
    (2025-11-07) M. F Salami, K. K. Osasona , A.O Fayemi and R. O. Aloga
    Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural systems worldwide, including the sugarcane sector in Niger; therefore, there is a need to investigate the adoption of climate-smart adaptation strategies among sugarcane farmers in Niger State, the hub of sugarcane production, and explore the implications for sustainable agriculture. Specifically, we identified the climate-smart adaptation practices adopted by sugarcane farmers; analyzed the profitability of sugarcane in Niger State; and identified the constraints in the use of climate-smart adaptation practices in Niger State. The research employs the use of cross-sectional data from 120 sugarcane farmers drawn from a three-staged simple random sampling technique across Niger state. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Gross margin analysis, and a Likert-type scale. The study reveals that sugarcane farmers in Niger State are experiencing adverse effects of climate change, which have led to reduced sugarcane yields and diminished farm incomes, threatening the livelihoods of farmers and the sustainability of the sugarcane industry in the region. Farmers thus are adopting various climate-smart adaptation strategies such as planting on wetlands, intercropping with vegetables, soil conservation techniques, and irrigation. The profitability analysis reveals a gross margin of 242,356.325 Naira/Ha of land cultivated. Challenges hindering the widespread adoption of climate-smart practices includes limited access to information, inadequate access to improved seedlings and fertilizer, and limited access to credit. Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders need to address these barriers and develop supportive policies and programs that incentivize and facilitate the adoption of climate-smart practices among sugarcane farmers.