Multidimensional Approach to Mitigating Flood Risks and Impact: A Case Study of Rice Farming in Nigeria

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
M. Olufunmilayo Jimoha 1
S. Olakunle Bilewu 2
A. Saheed Aremu 2
H. Solihu 3
1 University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
2 University of Ilorin, Nigeria
3 University of Ilorin
10.22034/jaert.1.1.27
Abstract
Rice farmers in the study area as elsewhere in some developing parts of the world have been negatively affected by floods annually. There have been several solutions, some suggested and others implemented to mitigate the effect of these floods on the farmers. Different initiatives have been undertaken by various stakeholders in the food production chain. Providing a multidimensional approach to highlighting these initiatives is essential to an effective and efficient resolution. The prospects and challenges of incorporating technology, capacity development, business and government support have been evaluated. The solutions proposed in this paper would bring economic benefits to the rice farmers, private companies, and government, leading to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2- Zero Hunger and the other 16 SDGs.

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