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Existing soil and water conservation practices and their constraints: A case of Hiruy Abargay kebele, South Gonder Zone, Ethiopia


Author: Changkuoth Puok Diet
Department of Wildlife and Eco-tourism Management, College of Agriculture and Natural Resource, Gambella University, Gambella, Ethiopia, PO.BOX: 126
Published Date: 2023-06-29
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Keywords: Existing soil and water conservation, Farmer, Constraints, Crop productivity, Soil erosion.
Abstract:
Soil erosion has been a big issue for humans on a global scale, which has a negative impact on food yield. In order to understand the limitations of soil and water conservation in the study region, this study sought to identify the current soil and water conservation techniques. Hiruy Abargay kebele is located in the Amhara region, specifically in Farta woreda, which is 4.6 kilometers from Debre Tabor Town and 670.6 kilometers from Addis Ababa. The data for this study were gathered from 42 sample houses and from both primary and secondary data sources; the primary data came from field observations, questionnaires, and interviews, while the secondary data came from various written materials. The acquired data were examined with SPSS version 21 and displayed in a table of descriptive statistics. The study's findings indicated that the SWC was composed primarily of terraces (31%), stone bunds (23.8%), and soil burns (21.4%). This research demonstrates that terracing, followed by stone bunds and soil burning, was the most prevalent method of soil and water conservation in the studied area. These demonstrate their significance at p. < 001. Similarly, the research on the limitations of current SWC reveals that, in the study area, lack of awareness (23.8%) and technological limitations (19.1%) were the most significant variables at p.<001. The findings indicate that one of the main factors limiting SWC in the research area was a lack of awareness. Finally, this research draws the conclusion that farmers must concentrate on current SWC practices to reduce soil erosion and increase crop output while also being aware of the limitations of SWC in their region.