The Crops Unit is responsible for the provision of land for all crop research and student projects on the Farm. It also provides all other necessary support services for the successful establishment and maintenance of field trials. These include – Land preparation, and such other mechanized field operations.
Commercial crop production is also undertaken under rain-fed conditions and in the low-lying Fadama areas of the farm. About 2ha of land is also currently utilized for the establishment of special crops for research projects, namely: Jatropha, Moringa and Mulbbery plant (Morins mesozygia).
Banana |
Maize |
Yam |
Soyabeans |
Watermelon |
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