Izuogu Chibuzo Uzoma

Scopus Publications

Digitalization of climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria: A systematic review
Cab Reviews Perspectives in Agriculture Veterinary Science Nutrition and Natural Resources, 2025
Adoption of Climate-smart Agriculture Practices by Smallholder Rice Farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria
Gabriel Daniel Agou, Jane Mbolle Chah, Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Loveday Church Njoku, Ngozie Ekunyi Umeh
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2025
The study assessed the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices by smallholder rice farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria. The study specifically looked at selected climate-smart agriculture practices utilized by smallholder rice farmers, food security status of smallholder rice farmers and factors influencing food security of smallholder rice farmers in the study area. The multistage sampling procedure was used to select 142 rice farmers. Structured interview scheduled and focus group discussion were used for data collection. Frequency, percentage, mean and probit regression analysis were used for data analysis. The study found that 63.4% were males, 34.5% had primary education. The average household was 12 people. Minimal/conservative tillage ( =3.6) change of planting date ( and planting of drought-resistant seed varieties ( =3.5) were among climate-smart agriculture practices adopted by the respondents.. Furthermore, 68.3% of the respondents were found to be food secure. Farm size and the number of extension visits were factors influencing food security among the respondents. Relevant authorities such as Federal and State governments, NGOs and Intergovernmental panel for climate change should design policies that will encourage farmers to adopt more climate-smart agriculture practices that will ensure increased food security.
Climate Smart Agriculture Practices: A Synthesis of Implementation in Nigeria
Chibuzo U. Izuogu, Joy O. Oparaojiaku, Michael O. Olaolu, Susan C. Iroegbu, John O. Ifabiyi, et al.
Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 2025
The impact of climate is threatening sustainable food production worldwide. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a strategic practice that supports farming, ameliorates food insecurity, and advances sustainable agriculture. This study assesses the implementation of CSA through the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). From an initial in-depth search of 337 publications, 98 articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Results showed that awareness of CSA remains low even with a steady increase in publications from 2020-2023. The south-western region was the most studied as farmers implemented various approaches across the country with 43% of the studies highlighting the implementation of indigenous knowledge which includes adjusting the planting dates and use of natural pest control methods. Major determinants of the adoption of CSA were access to credit, contact with extension service providers, years of farming experience, and level of education. Farmers recorded an increase in production and income with improvement in soil health due to their adoption of CSA. The absence of government policies, the high cost of implementation, and low level of technical skill were hindrances to the adoption of CSA. The study concludes that farmers in Nigeria are implementing CSA practices. There is a need to increase awareness and develop the capacity of farmers through training in CSA skills. The government should legislate reforms and provide incentives to support farmers to adopt CSA.
Climate Change and Agriculture: Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Jephter Ebuka Orji, Happiness Chinyereugo Orji, Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Chidinma Sussan Iroegbu, Eyibio Nkpouto
Energy Transition Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture Perspectives and Strategies for Africa, 2025
Climate Change Risks and Adaptation Among Cassava Value Chain Actors in Southeast Nigeria
Chukwudi Loveday Njoku, Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Igwe Oscar Obasi, Gilian Chiedozie Azuamairo, Sikiru Ibrahim-Olesin, et al.
Energy Transition Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture Perspectives and Strategies for Africa, 2025
Rural-Farmers’ Response to Climate Change in Nigeria—A Review
Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Joy Obiageli Oparaojiaku, Loveday Chukwudi Njoku, Michael Olatunji Olaolu, Ndidiamaka Martha Ekweanya, et al.
Energy Transition Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture Perspectives and Strategies for Africa, 2025
Socioeconomic Drivers of Climate Change Resilience Among Cassava Value Chain Actors in Southeast Nigeria
Chukwudi Loveday Njoku, Lovina Enyidiya Odoemelam, Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Igwe Oscar Obasi, Gillian Chidozie Azuamairo, et al.
Energy Transition Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture Perspectives and Strategies for Africa, 2025
Sex-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2025
Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2025
Farmers’ Attitudes toward Certified Rice Seeds in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
C. Izuogu, G. Azuamairo, Jephther Ebuka Orji, Ikechukwu Chiemena Chilaka, L. Njoku, et al.
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2024
The study investigated farmers’ attitudes towards certified rice seeds in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It ascertained respondents’ attitudes toward certified seeds, described their expectations and determined their constraints in cultivating certified seeds. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected for the study through a multi-stage sampling procedure, while structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Data were analysed using percentages, means and regression analysis at p=0.05. Results show that farmers major expectations of certified rice seeds included increased yield (89%), increased income (78%), and ease of harvesting and processing (69%). Farmers’ attitudes toward cultivating certified rice seeds were not very favourable ( 2.10). Weak role of agricultural extension ( 2.9), cost of seed ( 2.9) and lack of agricultural insurance ( 2.8) were constraints to their cultivation of certified rice seeds. Education (β=2.325), distance to the source of certified seed (β=-1.274) and access to extension services (β=3.155) were the factors that influenced farmers’ attitudes toward certified rice seed. Farmers do not have a favourable attitude towards certified seeds. Certified seed distribution networks should be increased to reduce the distance covered by farmers while accessing certified seeds. Dissemination of information on certified seeds should be monitored to prevent misinformation and improve farmer’s attitudes towards it.
Awareness, Access and Utilization of Certified Seeds by Rice Farmers in Ebonyi State
Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Jude Onwe Nwokpoku, Martha Akunna Orugbala, Gillian Chidozie Azuamairo, Loveday Chukwudi Njoku, et al.
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2023
THE IMPACT OF FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY STATUS ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD FARMERS IN IKWO, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
John Munonye, D. Matthew, M. Olaolu, R. Onyeneke, JN Obi, et al.
African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development, 2023
Perceived Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security in Southeast Nigeria
Jane Munonye, Emeka Osuji, Michael Olaolu, Anthony Okoisu, Joy Obi, et al.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Econometric Analysis of Fluted Pumpkin Production in Nigeria; Empirical In-Depth Analysis
Osuji E. E., Munonye J. O., Olaolu M. O. et al.
Journal of Agriculture and Crops, 2022
A Review of the Digitalization of Agriculture in Nigeria
C. Izuogu, L. Njoku, M. Olaolu, Philomina Chinyere Kadurumba, G. Azuamairo, et al.
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2022
Econometric Analysis of Agricultural Intensification Techniques of Household Farmers in Nigeria
Osuji E. E., Onyeneke R. U., Balogun O. L., Tim-Ashama A. C., Onyemauwa C. S., et al.
Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 2021
Repositioning Nigeria’s Agricultural Extension System Towards Building Climate Change Resilience
Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, Loveday Chukwudi Njoku, Gillian Chidozie Azuamairo, Mary Chikerenma Atasie
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2021
Farmer-Herders' Conflict and Climate Change: Response Strategies Needed in Nigeria and Other African Countries
Sikiru Ibrahim-Olesin, Jane Munonye, Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, Lateef Lawal Adefalu, Michael Olatunji Olaolu, et al.
International Journal of Climate Change Impacts and Responses, 2021
Impact of poultry farmers’ participation in modern food retail markets on household dietary diversity: Lessons from southeast nigeria
Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, Chukwuemeka Chinonso Emenekwe, Nneka Maris Chidiebere-Mark, Jane Onuabuchi Munonye, Jonathan Ogbeni Aligbe, et al.
Animals, 2020
Progress in climate-agricultural vulnerability assessment in Nigeria
Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, Chukwuemeka Chinonso Emenekwe, Jane Onuabuchi Munonye, Chinyere Augusta Nwajiuba, Uwazie Iyke Uwazie, et al.
Atmosphere, 2020
Demand analysis of rice in Nigeria: Application of quadratic almost ideal demand system model
Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, Chukwuemeka Chinonso Emenekwe, Mark Umunna Amadi, Jane Onuabuchi Munonye, Chukwudi Loveday Njoku, et al.
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2020
Adoption of bio-fortified pro-vitamin-A cassava and health outcome of farming households in Abia and Anambra states Nigeria
Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke, Chukwuemeka Chinonso Emenekwe, Jane Onuabuchi Munonye, Michael Olatunji Olaolu, Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, et al.
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2020

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Digitalization of climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria: A systematic review
CU Izuogu, OO Ekumankama, LC Njoku, NE Umeh, OO Igwe, EN Martha, ...
CABI Reviews 20 (1), 0074 , 2025
2025
Adoption of indigenous practices for climate change adaptation by sweet potato farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
LC Njoku, NE Umeh, CN Akude, JC Nwabuisi, AG Ominikari, CU Izuogu, ...
Explora: Environment and Resource 2 (3), 025250048 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among cassava farmers in Abia State, Nigeria
JO Oparaojiaku, CU Izuogu, LC Njoku, OO Igwe, JC Nwabuisi, DA Ankrah, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (3), 185-195 , 2025
2025
Citations: 7
Adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices by smallholder Rice farmers in Taraba state, Nigeria: Adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices by smallholder Rice farmers
DA Gabriel, JM Chah, CU Izuogu, LC Njoku, N Umeh
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (3), 45-56 , 2025
2025
Citations: 3
Climate smart agriculture practices: A synthesis of implementation in Nigeria
CU Izuogu, JO Oparaojiaku, MO Olaolu, SC Iroegbu, JO Ifabiyi, ...
Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID … , 2025
2025
Citations: 6
Socioeconomic drivers of climate change resilience among cassava value chain actors in Southeast Nigeria
CL Njoku, LE Odoemelam, CU Izuogu, IO Obasi, GC Azuamairo, ...
Energy Transition, Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture: Perspectives … , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Climate change and agriculture: Mitigation, adaptation and resilience in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state
JE Orji, HC Orji, CU Izuogu, CS Iroegbu, E Nkpouto
Energy Transition, Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture: Perspectives … , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Climate change risks and adaptation among cassava value chain actors in Southeast Nigeria
CL Njoku, CU Izuogu, IO Obasi, GC Azuamairo, S Ibrahim-Olesin, ...
Energy Transition, Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture: Perspectives … , 2025
2025
Citations: 2
Determinants of youth participation in rice cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria
I Chibuzo, DA Ankrah, E Ojomugbokenyode, M Ibrahim, I Susan, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (1), 37-46 , 2025
2025
Citations: 7
Sex-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: Gender-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
CL Njoku, MC Mgbeokwere, CU Izuogu, MO Olaolu, GC Azuamairo, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (1), 1-8 , 2025
2025
Citations: 10
Energy Transition, Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture
RU Onyeneke, CC Emenekwe, CU Nwajiuba
2025
Citations: 3
A review of agricultural extension roles in climate change adaptation and mitigation among farmers in Nigeria
CU Izuogu, JO Oparaojiaku, LC Njoku, DA Ankrah, OA Godwin, ...
Agroznanje 26 (2), 107-127 , 2025
2025
Rural-Farmers’ Response to Climate Change in Nigeria—A Review
JO Izuogu Chibuzo Uzoma, Oparaojiaku
Energy Transition, Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture 1, 527-544 , 2025
2025
Citations: 4
Integrated fertilizer management impact on soil chemical properties, growth and yield of orange-fleshed sweet potato (ipomoea batatas (l) lam) at Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
IC Susan, IC Uzoma, IC Chukwudindu, E Kelechi, OW Nnadozie
International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research 12 (1), 41-53 , 2025
2025
Citations: 1
Effects of climate-smart agricultural practices on cassava farmers’ output in Ebonyi state, Nigeria
CL Njoku, MC Mgbeokwere, CU Izuogu, MO Olaolu, GC Azuamairo, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (1), 239-246 , 2024
2024
Citations: 6
Farmers’ Attitudes toward Certified Rice Seeds in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
CU Izuogu, GC Azuamairo, JE Orji, IC Chilaka, LC Njoku, JO Oparaojiaku, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 28 (3), 124-133 , 2024
2024
Citations: 11
Food safety practices of maize farmers in Taraba state, Nigeria
GD Agou, EA Onwubuya, EA Agwu, JM Chah, MO Olaolu, CU Izuogu, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 28 (2), 98-107 , 2024
2024
Citations: 13
DYNAMICS OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA
CU Izuogu, JO Oparaojiaku, MO Olaolu, SC Iroegbu, O Ebenehi
Big Data in Agriculture 7 (1), 01-08 , 2024
2024
Comparative Economic Analysis of Modern and Traditional Beekeeping Systems in Umuahia Agricultural Zone, Nigeria
GC Azuamairo, G Obobi, CN Nwachukwu, CU Izuogu, LC Njoku, ...
2024
Harnessing climate-smart strategies for profitable cassava value chains in Southeast Nigeria
CL Njoku, CU Izuogu, IO Sikiru, NE Umeh, E VC
2024
Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

A review of the digitalization of agriculture in Nigeria
CU Izuogu, LC Njoku, MO Olaolu, PC Kadurumba, GC Azuamairo, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 27 (2), 47-64 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 46
Progress in Climate–Agricultural Vulnerability Assessment in Nigeria
RU Onyeneke, CC Emenekwe, JO Munonye, CA Nwajiuba, UI Uwazie, ...
Atmosphere 11 (2), 190 , 2020
2020.0
Citations: 41
Repositioning Nigeria’s agricultural extension system towards building climate change resilience, Sarhad J. Agric. 37 (2021) 180–189
CU Izuogu, RU Onyeneke, LC Njoku, GC Azuamairo, MC Atasie
Citations: 23
Awareness, access and utilization of certified seeds by rice farmers in Ebonyi State
CU Izuogu, JO Nwokpoku, MA Orugbala, GC Azuamairo, LC Njoku, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 27 (4), 77-85 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 20
Adoption of bio-fortified pro-vitamin-A cassava and health outcome of farming households in Abia and Anambra States Nigeria
RU Onyeneke, CC Emenekwe, JO Munonye, MO Olaolu, CU Izuogu, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 24 (2), 81-91 , 2020
2020.0
Citations: 20
Redefining the Nigerian Agricultural Extension System for Effective Agricultural Transformation
C Izuogu, A Chikerenma
Developing Country Studies 5 (11) , 2015
2015.0
Citations: 17
DEMAND ANALYSIS OF RICE IN NIGERIA: APPLICATION OF QUADRATIC ALMOST IDEAL DEMAND SYSTEM MODEL
RU Onyeneke, CC Emenekwe, MU Amadi, JO Munonye, CL Njoku, ...
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 10 (Issue 1 (2020)), 364-378 , 2020
2020.0
Citations: 16
Farmer-Herders’ conflict and climate change: Response strategies needed in Nigeria and other African countries
S Ibrahim-Olesin, J Munonye, O Ok, LL Adefalu, MO Olaolu, ...
The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses 14 (1), 73 , 2021
2021.0
Citations: 15
The impact of food security and poverty status on rural household farmers in Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
JO Munonye, DE Matthew, M Olaolu, RU Onyeneke, JN Obi, M Amadi, ...
African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition & Development 23 (6) , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 14
Food safety practices of maize farmers in Taraba state, Nigeria
GD Agou, EA Onwubuya, EA Agwu, JM Chah, MO Olaolu, CU Izuogu, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 28 (2), 98-107 , 2024
2024.0
Citations: 13
Perceived effects of COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Southeast Nigeria
J Munonye, E Osuji, M Olaolu, A Okoisu, J Obi, G Eze, S Ibrahim-Olesin, ...
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 6, 936157 , 2022
2022.0
Citations: 13
Impact of poultry farmers’ participation in modern food retail markets on household dietary diversity: Lessons from Southeast Nigeria
RU Onyeneke, CC Emenekwe, NM Chidiebere-Mark, JO Munonye, ...
Animals 10 (4), 611 , 2020
2020.0
Citations: 12
Farmers’ Attitudes toward Certified Rice Seeds in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
CU Izuogu, GC Azuamairo, JE Orji, IC Chilaka, LC Njoku, JO Oparaojiaku, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 28 (3), 124-133 , 2024
2024.0
Citations: 11
Econometric analysis of fluted pumpkin production in Nigeria; empirical in-depth analysis
EE Osuji, JO Munonye, MO Olaolu, CS Onyemauwa, AC Tim-Ashama, ...
Journal of Agriculture and Crops 8 (2), 105-114 , 2022
2022.0
Citations: 11
Sex-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: Gender-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
CL Njoku, MC Mgbeokwere, CU Izuogu, MO Olaolu, GC Azuamairo, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (1), 1-8 , 2025
2025.0
Citations: 10
Assessment of rural infrastructures and productive assets provided by fadama 11 development project in Okigwe Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria
CU Izuogu, OO Ekumankama
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences 5 … , 2015
2015.0
Citations: 9
Use of Radio for Extension Service delivery to farmers in rural Community of Abia State, Nigeria
CM Atasie,C.U Izuogu
Nigeria Journal of Rural Sociology 17 (2), 45-50 , 2017
2017.0
Citations: 8
Adoption of climate smart agricultural practices among cassava farmers in Abia State, Nigeria
JO Oparaojiaku, CU Izuogu, LC Njoku, OO Igwe, JC Nwabuisi, DA Ankrah, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (3), 185-195 , 2025
2025.0
Citations: 7
Determinants of youth participation in rice cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria
I Chibuzo, DA Ankrah, E Ojomugbokenyode, M Ibrahim, I Susan, ...
Journal of Agricultural Extension 29 (1), 37-46 , 2025
2025.0
Citations: 7
Climate smart agriculture practices: A synthesis of implementation in Nigeria
CU Izuogu, JO Oparaojiaku, MO Olaolu, SC Iroegbu, JO Ifabiyi, ...
Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID … , 2025
2025.0
Citations: 6

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