The Effects of Monoculture on the Environment in Uganda: A Case Study of Igara Tea Factory, Bushenyi District.
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2011-07
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Kampala International University, School of science in environmental management
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of monocuiture on the
environment. The study identified out Igara tea factory as the case study for this
research.. Specific objectives of the study were to: investigate the importance of
agricultural sustainability on the environment; investigate the consequences of
agricultural monoculture specialization on the environment and to suggest alternatives
to agricultural monocuiture aimed at conserving the environment. The methods used for
data collection were questionnaires to the employees of Igara tea factory.
The findings revealed by 62.5% of respondents agreed that Agricultural sustainabllity
helps with selection of species and varieties that are well suited to the site and to
conditions on the farm, another 87.5% of respondents agreed that Agricultural
sustainability helps with the diversification of crops and cultural practices to enhance the
biological and economic stability of the farm and 50% of respondents agreed that
Agricultural sustainability helps with the Management of the soil to enhance and protect
soil quality.
The study recommended a Food and agricultural policy where existing state and local
government policies often impede the goals of sustainable agriculture. New policies are
needed to simultaneously promote environmental health, economic profitability, and
social and economic equlty. For example, commodity and price support programs could
be restructured to allow farmers to realize the full benefits of the productMty gains made
possible through alternative practices. Tax and credit policies could be modified to
encourage a diverse and decentralized system of family farms rather than corporate
concentration and absentee ownership. Government and land grant university research
policies could be modified to emphasize the development of sustainable alternatives.
Marketing orders and cosmetic standards could be amended to encourage reduced
pesticide use. Coalitions must be created to address these policy concerns at the local,
regional, and national level
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A Research Report Submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and applied Sciences in Partial Fulfillment for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Effects of Monoculture on the Environment, Igara Tea Factory