Farming Systems Research Program
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DR M. A. BADMUS
badmus.muslihah@nihort.gov.ng
Head of Program
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OBJECTIVES:
- Development of sustainable horticultural cropping system for different ecological zones of Nigeria.
- Development of effective and efficient soil and water management for horticultural crops especially in mixed cropping systems in Nigeria.
- Develop integrated approach for crops and animal production system.
- Generation of baseline data on economics of production in sole and intercropping system.
COMPONENTS OF FARMING SYSTEMS RESEARCH PROGRAMME
- Engineering
- Irrigation/drainage
- Meteorology
- Soil science
- Animal science
- Agricultural economics
- Environmental management/engineering