Abstract
The farming systems of Zone II of the Niger State Agricultural Development Project (NSADP) were surveyed in September 2000. All the nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) covering three ecological zones of the zone were covered in the selection of villages for the group and individual interviews with farmers in the administration of questionnaires. Farms were visited and assessed for extent of damage caused by insect, weeds, vertebrate and avian pests as well as diseases. Weeds of economic importance in the zone were Striga hermonthica (Del) Benth; Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour) Clayton; Ageratum conyzoides L.; Cyprus rotundus, C. distans and Commelina benghalensis L. Maize streak virus, rice blast and groundout rosette were the damaging diseases of maize, rice and groundnut, respectively. Bush fowl, Quelea sp. and monkeys were the most serious avian and vertebrate pests, respectively. Farmers' management practices for these pests were documented. Short- and long-term solutions to these problems are to be addressed through on-station and on-farm research priorities.
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