Climate change and the negative consequences it has on agriculture is already evident in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries. Mean annual rainfall in the Sahel region is declining
Exploring how the implications of climate change on cropping systems interact with the broader food system in Nigeria
With the effects of climate change likely to require the adoption of new varieties of traditional crops
Understanding the landscape for land access in Nigeria and its relation to food security within the realm of various global factors
The research team on activity 2.4 will take a two-fold approach. The first approach
Potential for the generation and diffusion of modern and improved seed varieties
Seed is critical because it is the source of varietal technology, which largely affects agricultural productivity. The local private sector’s ability/incentives to innovate other technologies,
Potential for expanding and improving irrigation systems
Irrigated areas in Nigeria account for only about 1% of cultivated area, much lower than the world average of 21%. This can be attributed to the challenges in both public and private irrigation systems. This study will focus on two aspects: First, to better understand the production costs associated with private/public irrigation systems. The information […]
