Physico-chemical properties of three Fadama farm site soils located in Ado-Ekiti, IkereEkiti and Ifaki Ekiti, all in Ekiti State, Nigeria, were evaluated. The parameters evaluated for were pH, particle size distribution, free Fe2O3 and Al2O3, organic matter, base saturation percentage and total exchangeable bases in eleven zones and thirty-three soil samples. The pH values showed that the soils...

Levels of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium were determined in plant organs (bud, flowers, fruit, seed, leaves, stems, roots, cobs, styles, shaft, grains and efflorescences) of three Fadama farms located in Ifaki-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti and Ikere-Ekiti of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The highest levels of Mg, K, Na and Ca were obtained in the bud of Hibiscus esculentus with respective values (ppm dry ...

The vulnerable group is the most prone to artificial or natural shocks, which could expose them food insecurity. Yet, there exists a dearth of practical information on their dietary diversity and security status. This study, therefore, assessed status Fadama III Additional Financing in Nigeria. Primary data collected from 165 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, cost-of-calor...