Evaluation of irrigation farming at Oke-Oyi, Kwara state, Nigeria.

Abstract

This paper examines farming activities under irrigation technology at Oke-Oyi.Kwara state. Soil samples were randomly selected from 30 quadrats (20m X 20m) and analysed using appropriate laboratory techniques. Furthermore, copies of structured questionnaires were also distributed among the 135 participating farmers at Oke-Oyi irrigation scheme and the officers of the irrigation agency (Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin). The result of the soil analysis revealed high variability and low nutrient status, alarming rate ofsofl deterioration, dwindling farmers' participation and ineffideni management of the irrigation infrastriicture in the study area.

Keywords: Irrigation, Sustainable Development, Sub-humid, Kwara·State.