Synopsis: Constraints for small-scale private irrigation systems in the North Central zone of Nigeria
No hay miniatura disponible
Fecha
Autores
Título de la revista
ISSN de la revista
Título del volumen
Editor
International Food Policy Research Institute
Resumen
Descripción
Using nationally-representative farm household data and a case study in the North Central zone, this study shows that, first, the share of small-scale farmers in Nigeria who intensively irrigate some of their crops has declined in recent years, while the share of irrigating farmers who engage in less intensive irrigation has increased. Secondly, high production costs, particularly labor costs, are the major constraints to intensive irrigation.
Palabras clave
irrigation systems, farm budgets, labour costs, typology, private sector, agricultural productivity