Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change
The study examined soil conservation practices used by arable crop farmers in Enugu – North agricultural zone of Enugu State. One hundred and twenty randomly selected arable crop farmers were interviewed. Data were analysed by use ofvpercentage and mean score. The study revealed that respondents...
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The study examined soil conservation practices used by arable crop farmers in
Enugu – North agricultural zone of Enugu State. One hundred and twenty randomly selected arable crop farmers were interviewed. Data were analysed by use ofvpercentage and mean score. The study revealed that respondents used organicvmanure (87.5%), planting of cover crops (87.5%), crop rotation (86.7%), mulchingv(85.8%), inorganic manure (76.7%), contour bonds (75.8%), liming (61.7%), andvterracing (60.8%) for soil conservation in the zone. However, organic manure (M=3.32), use of inorganic manure (M= 3.08), crop rotation(M=2.86), and mulching (vM=2.82) were most preferred by the respondents The major reasons indicated forvuse of most soil conservation practices included enhanced productivity, high quality products, long term nutrient value and others. While most of the preferred conservation practices hold great potential for increased production, income for farmers and enhanced food security for the nation, some are implicated as causes of climate change. The more environment friendly and climate change sensitive practices are less popular among the farmers. The paper recommends concerted efforts to promote among farmers the conservation practices that aid mitigation and adaptation to climate change and at the same time enhance production. Researches and a corresponding creation of awareness on the most efficient and environmentally safe way of using practices that contribute to climate change should be intensified, since the pressure on ensuring food security remains a formidable challenge in the nation
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| spelling | doaj.art-1efae471b8894f978cea560fdc8c31db2022-12-22T03:03:23ZengAgricultural Extension Society of NigeriaJournal of Agricultural Extension1119-944X2408-68512013-06-01171Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate ChangeM U Dimelu0S E Ogbonna1I A Enwelu2Department of Agricultural Extension University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State.Department of Agricultural Extension University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State.Department of Agricultural Extension University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State. The study examined soil conservation practices used by arable crop farmers in Enugu – North agricultural zone of Enugu State. One hundred and twenty randomly selected arable crop farmers were interviewed. Data were analysed by use ofvpercentage and mean score. The study revealed that respondents used organicvmanure (87.5%), planting of cover crops (87.5%), crop rotation (86.7%), mulchingv(85.8%), inorganic manure (76.7%), contour bonds (75.8%), liming (61.7%), andvterracing (60.8%) for soil conservation in the zone. However, organic manure (M=3.32), use of inorganic manure (M= 3.08), crop rotation(M=2.86), and mulching (vM=2.82) were most preferred by the respondents The major reasons indicated forvuse of most soil conservation practices included enhanced productivity, high quality products, long term nutrient value and others. While most of the preferred conservation practices hold great potential for increased production, income for farmers and enhanced food security for the nation, some are implicated as causes of climate change. The more environment friendly and climate change sensitive practices are less popular among the farmers. The paper recommends concerted efforts to promote among farmers the conservation practices that aid mitigation and adaptation to climate change and at the same time enhance production. Researches and a corresponding creation of awareness on the most efficient and environmentally safe way of using practices that contribute to climate change should be intensified, since the pressure on ensuring food security remains a formidable challenge in the nation https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/90 |
| spellingShingle | M U Dimelu S E Ogbonna I A Enwelu Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change Journal of Agricultural Extension |
| title | Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change |
| title_full | Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change |
| title_short | Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change |
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