Authors : Gabriel S. Umoh
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.
Gabriel S. Umoh , 2008. The Promise of Wetlands Farming: Evidence from Nigeria. Agricultural Journal, 3: 107-112.