@article{MAKHILLAJ20083220245, title = {The Promise of Wetlands Farming: Evidence from Nigeria}, journal = {Agricultural Journal}, volume = {3}, number = {2}, pages = {107-112}, year = {2008}, issn = {1816-9155}, doi = {aj.2008.107.112}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-9155&doi=aj.2008.107.112}, author = {Gabriel S. Umoh}, keywords = {Wetlands,farming,food security,promise,contribution,Nigeria}, abstract = {In this study, the extent of wetlands in Nigeria, wetlands farming systems and the contribution of wetlands farming to food security were investigated using a combination of secondary and primary/micro level data. Results show that wetlands a substantial proportion of Nigeria’s land area, the farming systems slightly differ in dry and wet season farming. Wetland was found to contribute as much as 56.3% of wetlands communities’ food supply.} }