Climate Smart Cropping in the Floodplains of the Niger Delta
The floodplains of the Niger Delta are increasingly affected by sea-level rise, saltwater
intrusion, and prolonged flooding. Climate-smart cropping in this region focuses on
floating gardens, flood-tolerant varieties (e.g., FARO rice), and raised-bed vegetable
farming (Amadi, 2013). Farmers are adopting integrated rice-fish systems and rotational
wet-season cropping to improve food security and household income.
Extension programs emphasize early warning systems and water control infrastructure
to enhance adaptation to changing hydrological patterns (CPED, 2017). These practices
help mitigate the impacts of climate variability while supporting sustainable livelihoods
in vulnerable coastal communities.BOOK CHAPTERS 2 OCTOBER EDITIONS 2025 Macsamuel Sesugh Ugbaa
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