Impact of climate variability on water footprint of sugarcane. A case study of the Dangote Sugar Company Numan, Adamawa State

Table of Contents

1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY

1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVES

1.4 HYPOTHESIS

1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

1.6 STUDY AREA

1.6.1 LOCATION AND EXTENT

1.6.2 CLIMATE

1.6.3 GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY

1.6.6 ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AROUND THE SUGARCANE ESTATES

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.2 CONCEPT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY

2.2.1 MECHANISMS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

2.2.2 MECHANISMS OF SEASONAL TO INTER-ANNUAL VARIABILITY

2.2.3 CLIMATE CHANGEAND WATER RESOURCES

2.2.4 CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND SUGARCANE CULTIVATION

2.3.1 WATER FOOTPRINT (WF) CALCULATION

2.3.2 GREEN, BLUE AND GREY WATER

2.3.3 CROP WATER FOOTPRINT

2.4 THE SUGARCANE CROP

2.4.1 MORPHOLOGY OF SUGARCANE

2.4.2 CLIMATE OF SUGARCANE

2.4.3 PLANTING OF SUGARCANE

2.4.4 WATER MANAGEMENT

2.4.5 PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM MAIN PRODUCT AND BY PRODUCT OF SUGARCANE

3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN

3.2.1 CROPWAT MODEL

4.1 INTRODUCTION

4.2 SUGARCANE YIELD AND HARVESTED HECTARES

4.5.1 CORRELATION ANALYSIS

4.5.2 PATH ANALYSIS

5.1 SUMMARY

5.2 CONCLUSION

5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS

Research Objectives and Thematic Focus

The primary aim of this research is to analyze the impact of climate variability on the water footprint of sugarcane, utilizing the estate of the Dangote Sugar Company in Numan, Adamawa State, as a case study. The study investigates how climatic factors influence water consumption in sugarcane production and seeks to provide empirical data on resource sustainability.

• Quantification of green and blue water footprints for sugarcane production.
• Assessment of individual climatic parameters' contributions to water footprint components.
• Examination of the relationship between climatic elements and overall water footprint patterns.
• Evaluation of agricultural management practices in the context of water resource efficiency.
• Development of baseline data for sub-national water footprint analysis in Nigeria.

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Chapter Summaries

CHAPTER ONE: Provides the foundation for the study by discussing the global context of climate change, the importance of water security in agriculture, and the specific problem statement regarding sugarcane cultivation in Numan.

LITERATURE REVIEW: Reviews existing theories on climate variability, the water footprint methodology, and the physiological and environmental requirements for optimal sugarcane growth.

CHAPTER THREE: Outlines the methodological framework, including the use of the CROPWAT 8.0 model for estimating water requirements and statistical packages like SPSS and AMOS for analyzing climate impact.

CHAPTER FOUR: Presents the research findings, analyzing the trends in sugarcane yield and the correlation between climatic variables (rainfall, temperature, etc.) and water footprint metrics.

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Synthesizes the research findings, concludes that climate change is a contributing but not exclusive factor in water footprint variation, and offers policy recommendations for improved water management.

Keywords

Climate Variability, Water Footprint, Sugarcane, Dangote Sugar Company, CROPWAT Model, Nigeria, Irrigation, Blue Water, Green Water, Evapotranspiration, Crop Yield, Resource Sustainability, Rainfall, Path Analysis, Climatology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core focus of this research thesis?

The research primarily investigates the influence of climate variability on the water footprint of sugarcane production at the Dangote Sugar Company in Numan, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

What are the central themes addressed in the work?

The central themes include the intersection of climate change and agriculture, the application of the water footprint indicator, the mechanics of sugarcane irrigation, and statistical analysis of climatic trends.

What is the primary objective of this study?

The study aims to determine the green and blue water footprints of sugarcane, assess how specific climatic parameters contribute to these, and examine the relationship between climatic elements and overall water consumption patterns.

Which scientific methods were employed?

The research used the CROPWAT 8.0 model to calculate crop water requirements and utilized IBM SPSS Statistics 22 and SPSS AMOS 21 for correlation and path analysis to evaluate climatic impacts.

What does the main body of the work cover?

The main body covers a comprehensive literature review, detailed methodology for data analysis, an empirical study of the Numan study area, and a discussion of results regarding water footprint variations from 1981 to 2013.

Which keywords best describe the thesis?

Key terms include Climate Variability, Water Footprint, Sugarcane, Irrigation, CROPWAT, Nigeria, Rainfall, and Crop Yield.

How does the blue water footprint compare to global averages in the study area?

The study found that the blue water footprint at the Dangote Sugar Company is significantly higher than the global average, highlighting potential issues with water use efficiency.

What role does rainfall play according to the research results?

Rainfall was identified as the most significant climatic factor impacting the water footprint of sugarcane in the study area, although agricultural management factors were found to be more dominant overall.