African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Coping measures required by farmers in managing climate change stress for effective agricultural crop production: Case study of Abia State, Nigeria

Onu F. M.
  • Onu F. M.
  • Department of Agriculture and Bio-resources Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Alaribe M. O.
  • Alaribe M. O.
  • Department of Primary Education Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Ikehi M. E.
  • Ikehi M. E.
  • Department of Agriculture and Bio-resources Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 27 December 2015
  •  Accepted: 10 March 2016
  •  Published: 21 April 2016

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