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Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
MJAMR
Soil Erosion And It’s Effect On Agricultural Productivity In Uganda. A case Study Bwanswa Sub County, Kabale District.
Aharikundira Anthony, Mayanja Moses
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 3, No. 2 |
| Published | 29 February 2024 |
| ISSN | 3006-4384 |
Abstract
The study aimed at soil erosion and it’s effect on agricultural productivity in Uganda with a case study bwanswa sub county, kabale district and it was guided by the following objectives; To find out the effects of soil erosion in Kabale district Kihumuro hills, to find out the forms of soil erosion in Kabale district, kihumuro hills and to find out the main causes of soil erosion kabale district, kihumuro hills. A correlation research design was used in this study to enable the researcher to find out the relationship between the studies effects of soil erosion on agricultural production (Sekaran, 2003). In addition, the study used a triangulation approach that includes both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Some causes of soil erosion in Bwanswa Sub County are, like deforestation, bush burning land fragmentation, though content may be viewed on websites. For purposes of this study, the study population consisted of all 80 residents of Bwanswa Sub County these people were selected using interview guide and questionnaire. This was evidenced by 56.7% of the respondents agreed that there was topography, 53.5 % of the respondents agreed that there was climatic conditions that led to soil erosion, 44.5% of the respondents agreed that there was thick vegetation, 57.7% of the respondents revealed that excessive cutting of trees was also a causative of soil erosion 76.9 of the respondents disagreed with the statement of monoculture , 88.4 %of the respondents agreed that bulumbali district experience soil erosion through mining To Prevent Further Soil Erosion As a way to prevent further soil erosion from occurring, the researcher recommends that good and appropriate crop farming practices should be put in place. Farming practices such as terracing and contour plough along slops should be emphasized by those in authority. This will help to stop soil particles from moving down and remain fertile to support agriculture. Furthermore, local people should adapt and be encouraged to practice crop rotation and mulching.
Keywords
Soil Erosion And Agricultural Productivity
Cite This Article
Aharikundira Anthony & Mayanja Moses (2024). Soil Erosion And It’s Effect On Agricultural Productivity In Uganda. A case Study Bwanswa Sub County, Kabale District. Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research, 3(2). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=1691
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