ABSTRACT
An investigation of the effects of population pressure on the agricultural lands was
conducted in Thika area Thika district.
The variables considered include; causes of population growth, effects of population
growth on agricultural lands and solutions for the effects of population growth on
agricultural lands.
In order to investigate the above variables, a general survey research design was used.
Data collection tools include; interview schedule, observation checklist, literature review
and questionnaire.
The study also revealed effects ofpopulation growth on agricultural lands affects
agricultural production, people’s standard of living, water quality, health of people and
food security. The researcher established what has been done to protect the environment.
They include; better methods of farming, educating the members of community,
irrigation practices and enforcement of laws on agricultural lands.
The study came up with recommendations to the effects of population growth on
agricultural lands. The major ones include; environmental education, public awareness and sensitization, promotion of agro forestry and use of organic manure.
NJUGUNA, K (2021). The Effects Of Population Pressure On Tue Agricultural Lands; Of Trika Area Thika District.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-effects-of-population-pressure-on-tue-agricultural-lands-of-trika-area-thika-district
NJUGUNA, KANYIRI "The Effects Of Population Pressure On Tue Agricultural Lands; Of Trika Area Thika District." Afribary. Afribary, 09 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-effects-of-population-pressure-on-tue-agricultural-lands-of-trika-area-thika-district. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
NJUGUNA, KANYIRI . "The Effects Of Population Pressure On Tue Agricultural Lands; Of Trika Area Thika District.". Afribary, Afribary, 09 Jun. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-effects-of-population-pressure-on-tue-agricultural-lands-of-trika-area-thika-district >.
NJUGUNA, KANYIRI . "The Effects Of Population Pressure On Tue Agricultural Lands; Of Trika Area Thika District." Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-effects-of-population-pressure-on-tue-agricultural-lands-of-trika-area-thika-district