L&WRMP CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES


Development of soil information system for Nigeria in collaboration with partners in the six major agro-ecological zones in Nigeria


Digital mapping and production of digital soil maps, suitability maps and nutrient maps of local government areas in Nigeria (about 20 LGAs has been accessed to date)


Development of web portal interface for dissemination of soil information in Nigeria.


Accelerated Composting Technique (ACT) to further reduce the period of composting to 4 weeks through controlled environment and bio-fortication of IAR&T organic fertilizer


Calibration studies for improved fertilizer formulation and recommendation.


Use of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for improved crop performance


Production of pyrolysed compost for increased soil quality and availability/utilization of nutrients


On –station research of bio-fertilizer as crop growth promoter