📖 Soil Suitability Assessment for Sustainable Rice Production. Soil and Rice Production.

Rice requires adequate supply of soil nutrients to achieve the high yields necessary to feed the growing population of most countries today. Rice, a staple food in Nigeria has been experiencing decrease in yield over the years. This book assessed the physico-chemical properties of soils with a view to identifying limiting soil properties whose proper management can enhance improved rice yield. The study specifically focuses on (i) examining the variability and inter-relationship among soil physico-chemical properties within rice fields; (ii) examining the fertility status of rice farms to identify limiting properties of soil; (iii) establishing relationships between soil properties and rice yield; (iv) identifying farmers’ soil management practices for rice cultivation; (v) evaluating the impact of soil management techniques on rice yield; and (vi) developing geo-database for managing and monitoring soil suitability. Sixteen soil properties that are essential for rice cultivation were analyzed.