ARBAMINCH UNIVERSTY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES EFFECTS OF SOIL EROSION ON CROP PRODUCTION, IN CASE OF SHARA KEBELE, ARBAMINCH ZURIA WOREDA, SNNPR (original) (raw)

This research was conducted in one of Shara kebele in the districts of Arba Minch Zuria, in south nations nationalities region located in the low land of Gamo Gofa Zone to assess the problems of soil erosion and to determine how these drivers of soil erosion affect the livelihood of farmers. The research was a case study undertaken in an identified micro-watershed making use of the questionnaire and interviews methods. A household sample was obtained by using a simple random sampling technique, information interviews was conducted with community representatives, and development agents who worked in the community. The objective of the proposal was to assess the causes of soil erosion on crop production and the impact/its effects on livelihoods of the community. The research methods were questionnaire and direct observation. The result of the study indicated that the effects of soil erosion on land productivity, agriculture and livestock production at large had a negative effect on livelihoods of the community members. Recommendation based on the research affirm the necessary to undertake large-scale natural resource management starting with community based watershed management thereby reducing the impact of land degradation on livelihoods of farmers and ensuring food security and sustainable land management.

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