Water, agriculture and poverty in the Niger River Basin

Livelihoods in the Niger River basin rely mainly on rainfed agriculture, except in the dry extreme north. Low yields and water productivity result from low inputs, short growing seasons, dry spells, and excessive water. The overlap of traditional and modern rules impedes secure access to water and i...

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Main Authors:	Ogilvie, A., Mahe, G., Ward, J., Serpantie, G., Lemoalle, J., Morand, P., Barbier, Bruno, Diop, Amadou Tamsir, Caron, A., Namara, Regassa E., Kaczan, D., Lukasiewicz, A., Paturel, J.E., Lienou, G., Clanet, J.C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Informa UK Limited 2010
Subjects:	river basins climate water resource management water availability water productivity irrigated farming rainfed farming institutions livestock fisheries poverty water poverty
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40532