Analysis of Agro-climatic Condition in Taraba State and the Implication for Agricultural Development
Ezra A, Adebayo, A. A, Umar, A. S
Ezra A — Department of Geography, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola * Adebayo, A. A — Department of Geography, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Umar, A. S — Department of Geography, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
Volume: 8, Issue 1Year: 2020Pages: 16-27Published: January 1, 2020
The aim of this research is to examine the temporal and spatial pattern of the climatic variables (1979-2017) of Taraba State and it implication for Agricultural planning. The variables were analyzed over time and Space using trend and spatial analysis tools in excel and Arc GIS respectively. Result of the trend and spatial pattern of the climatic elements in the study area revealed that, the moisture indices which include; Mean annual rainfall, Onset date of rain, Cessation date of rain and Hydrological Ratio showed a significant positive slope trend at p=0.027, 0.047, 0.005, and 0.021 for the parameters respectively while, Relative Humidity showed a significant negative slope trend at p=0.037. Heat parameters such as Mean annual temperature, Maximum temperature and Solar Radiation on the other hand showed a significant positive slope trend at p
A, E., & A, A.A., & S, U.A. (2020).
Analysis of Agro-climatic Condition in Taraba State and the Implication for Agricultural Development.
Adamawa State University Journal of Scientific Research
, 8(1)
, 16-27.
