The study highlights the salient agricultural production practices that impact on the environment in the savannas of northern Nigeria. Due to population pressure on land and the need to maintain household food supplies farmers have increased their land-use intensity and natural resources extraction practices that degrade the environment. Some agricultural production practices were however found to be environmental friendly. The study recommends remedial measures that have to be taken to avert agricultural production practices that predispose farmers to practices and extractive activities that undermine the environment.
Publication year
2006
Authors
Chianu, J.N.; Hiroshi, T.; Awange, J.
Keywords
Agricultural production practices, Nigeria, savannas, Environmental impact, Land-use intensity, Land use, Environmental impact, Savannas
