ABSTRACT
A study on the impact of soil and water conservation and its related environmental effect on crop
production was carried out in Kisii highland. Kisii county. With emphasis on determining the
impact of soil and ~ater conservation on crop productivity, challenges of soil and ~sater
conservation and measures for promotion of soil and ~sater 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
ha’ ing rele~ ant case studies on the impact of soil and ~sater conservation and its related
environmental effect on crop production and on the environment.
A general research design ~~as 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.
The 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 tsater conservation techniques.
Thc research provided clear guidelines to communities living in Kisii on importance of of using
soil and water conservation and the need to involve them in this practice. As public participation
in this study ~~as highly encouraged this will ease implementation process. This made them
understands why it’s necessary to keep few animals and concentrate in soil and water conservation.
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ELVINE, MAYAKA "The Role Of Soil And Water Conservation And Its Related Environmental Effects On Crop Production; A Case Study Of Kisii Highland Kisii County, Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 12 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-soil-and-water-conservation-and-its-related-environmental-effects-on-crop-production-a-case-study-of-kisii-highland-kisii-county-kenya. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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ELVINE, MAYAKA . "The Role Of Soil And Water Conservation And Its Related Environmental Effects On Crop Production; A Case Study Of Kisii Highland Kisii County, Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 24, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-soil-and-water-conservation-and-its-related-environmental-effects-on-crop-production-a-case-study-of-kisii-highland-kisii-county-kenya