Land Suitability Evaluation of the Wetland Soils of Obukiyo, Oju Lga of Benue State, Nigeria for Rice (oryza Sativa) Production

The inland wetland soils of Obukiyo, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria were evaluated for the production of rice. The physical, chemical and morphological features of the soils were matched with the requirements of the crop (rice), and the overall suitability rating of the soils was obtained using limitation method. Unit 1 soils were rated as marginally suitable (S3) for rice production due to their drainage condition being ustic moisture regime. Units III and IV soils were considered moderately suitable (S2) on account of water availability and nutrient status while unit ll soils which occupied the lowest elevation with endo saturation and high clay content were rated as highly suitable (S1) for rice production