Day time temperature is likely to be above normal across the country this year, leading to losses of agricultural production, the Federal Government stated on Thursday. It disclosed this in a report titled, “2023 Climate-Related Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies for Nigeria,” put together and released in Abuja by the National Emergency Management Agency. In the report, obtained by our correspondent, the government explained that the climatic conditions of 2023 would have diverse impacts on various sectors of the economy, including agriculture.
On its impact on the agricultural sector, the report stated that the “onset of the growing season is likely to range from early to normal in most parts of the country. Later than normal onset dates are expected over parts of northern states.” It added, “Below normal rainfall is predicted over some places in the extreme North.
This will result in water stress. Day time temperature is likely to be above normal all over the country. “This will have an adverse impact on domestic animals leading to losses. High pests and diseases will also lead to losses in agricultural production, High rainfall, relative humidity, winds, temperature, and sunshine affect aquaculture. -PUNCH
