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Abstract
This study focuses on the impact of climate change on agricultural production in Nigeria and used secondary data which covers a 31 years period. The study applied the Autoregressive Distributed Lagged Model (ARDL) to analyze the impact of carbon dioxide emission, agricultural land area, rainfall and tempereature on crop production index (proxy for agricultural crop production). From the study it was discovered that carbon dioxide emission impacts significantly on crop production in Nigeria in a negative dimension. Also the impact of agricultural land use on crop production is positive and also significant. Therefore the study recommended that in addressing the impact of climate change on crop production requires a comprehensive set of policies and strategies that promote resilience, sustainability, and food security. Some of these policies are: Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties: Research and development invest in research and development to breed and promote crop varieties that are resistant to heat, drought, pests, and diseases. Policy makers should ensure the widespread distribution of climate-resilient seeds to farmers, with a focus on indigenous and locally adapted varieties, improved Water Management: Irrigation infrastructure expand and upgrade irrigation infrastructure to reduce dependency on rain-fed agriculture and ensure consistent water supply for crops. Efficient water management practices, such as drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting, to optimize water use in agriculture and Sustainable Farming Practices: Encourage the adoption of conservation farming techniques, such as notill farming and cover cropping, which improve soil health, moisture retention, and resilience to climate variability. Policy makers should promote crop diversification and rotation to reduce the risk of crop failure and improve overall farm resilience.
