FARMING SYSTEM RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Head of Programme: Dr. Olufunmi, Oluwayombo O
Objectives:
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Development of sustainable horticultural cropping system for different ecological zones of Nigeria.
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Development of effective and efficient soil and water management for horticultural crops especially in mixed cropping systems in Nigeria.
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Develop integrated approach for crops and animal production system.
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Generation of baseline data on economics of production in sole and intercropping system.
Components of Farming Systems Research Programme
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Engineering
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Irrigation/drainage
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Meteorology
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Soil science
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Animal science
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Agricultural economics
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Environmental management/engineering