CRP 801
Cropping Systems (2 Units)
Land tenure systems in West Africa, Soil and water conservation,
Mechanized farming for various cropping systems e.g. Agroforestry, Alley
farming, Mixed vs sole cropping systems, Mixed farming, Zero-tillage
farming (Conservation agriculture), Plantation agriculture and Organic
Agriculture. Greenhouse (controlled environment) crop production,
Agronomy of specific crops of importance to African food security. Crop
protection, Crop nutrition. Thematic term papers and seminars on regional
cropping systems of West Africa, developing resilient farming systems in
West Africa etc. Tractor operation and licensing practicals under AMS 700.