Farming Systems Research Program

DR M. A. BADMUS

badmus.muslihah@nihort.gov.ng

Head of Program

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Development of sustainable horticultural cropping system for different ecological zones of Nigeria.
  2. Development of effective and efficient soil and water management for horticultural crops especially in mixed cropping systems in Nigeria.
  3. Develop integrated approach for crops and animal production system.
  4. 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