The role of soil and water conservation and its related environmental effects on crop production; a case study of kisii highland kisii county, kenya:
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2012-04
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Kampala International University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Abstract
A study on the impact of soil and water conservation and its related environmental effect on crop
production ~~as carried out in Kisii highland. Kisii count>. With emphasis on determining the
impact of soil and water conservation on crop productivity, challenges of soil and ~sater
conservation and measures for promotion of soil and water conservation so as to improve soil
productivity.
Literature from various institutions, libraries and inherent sources, this provided relevant
information regarding this study, by collection of information from other parts of the ~sorld
hawing relevant case studies on the impact of soil and ~~ater conservation and its related
en’ ironmental effect on crop production and on the environment.
A general research design was used in carrying out the study. method of data collection included
questionnaires, interviews, photography and direct observations from different parts in Kisii
highland and data analysed quantitatively and qualitatively.
[he research findings revealed that. main impact of soil and water conservation is high crop
production. Reasons prompting people use soil and water conservation was to: encourage high
crop yield and food sustainability and this has been boosted by practicing mulching. cover
cropping. and other soil and ~~ater conservation techniques.
The research provided clear guidelines to communities living in Kisii on importance of of using
soil and ‘~ater conservation and the need to involve them in this practice. As public participation
in this stud) ~as highly encouragcd this will ease implementation process. This made them
understands ~~hy it’s necessary to keep few animals and concentrate in soil and water
conservation.
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a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of bachelor of science in environmental management of Kampala international university.
Keywords
soil and water conservation, crop production, kisii county, kenya