Francis Sesugh Vihishima

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF 2022 FLOODING ON RICE PRODUCTION

The Floodplain of Buruku Town in Perspective

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This study investigates the effect of the 2022 flooding on rice production in the floodplain of Buruku town. The 2022 flooding in Nigeria had a profound impact on agricultural production, particularly rice cultivation, which is a staple food and significant cash crop for many communities. Buruku Town, located in Benue State, serves as a critical area for rice farming and local food security. According to result gathered from 250 respondents, the floods resulted from heavy rainfall and poor drainage systems, leading to widespread inundation of farmlands. Rice fields were submerged, causing immediate loss of crops that were either at planting or harvesting stages. Preliminary assessments indicated that approximately 60% of the rice farms were affected, leading to substantial economic losses for farmers who depend on this crop for their livelihoods. The study concludes that proper drainage systems should be created to curtail the effect of flood in the future.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 233g
• ISBN-13: 9786208423001
• ISBN-10: 6208423007
• Artikelnr.: 73271564

Autorenporträt

Francis Sesugh Vihishima is a communication expert who graduated from the prestigious Benue State university, Makurdi, Nigeria. He is also a renounced farmer who cultivates so many crops including rice and yam. His interest in farming grew stronger when the national call to return to agriculture came calling on all Nigerians.