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Agricultural Journal

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ISSN: Print 1816-9155
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The Promise of Wetlands Farming: Evidence from Nigeria

Gabriel S. Umoh
Page: 107-112 | Received 21 Sep 2022, Published online: 21 Sep 2022

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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.


How to cite this article:

Gabriel S. Umoh . The Promise of Wetlands Farming: Evidence from Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/aj.2008.107.112
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-9155/aj.2008.107.112