Characteristics of irrigation tube wells on major river flood plains in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Water for traditional irrigation on flood-plains in Bauchi State is obtained from the Jama’are, Gongola and Komadugu river systems. The plains are replenished during rainy season and farmers often drill wells to irrigate their farm lands. Wells are drilled by jetting techniques and most of the farme...

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Main Authors: Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq, Sunusi Abubakar Amin, Desa Ahmad, Baba Gana Umara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Pesquisas Ambientais em Bacias Hidrográficas (IPABHi) 2014-10-01
Series:Revista Ambiente & Água
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Online Access:http://www.ambi-agua.net/seer/index.php/ambi-agua/article/view/1314