The informal survey is cheap, practical and fast. It can give an accurate comprehension of local farming ecologies and practices. Informal surveys can be used for feasibility studies, for preparing formal surveys, and for direct planning of on-farm trials. This document gives some basic guidelines on how to conduct informal surveys.

Research Method; Knowledge Management; Farming Systems; Agronomy

Surveys; Information; Farming Systems; Agronomists

Africa; West Africa

Nigeria