Online Journal of Earth Sciences
ISSN: Online 1994-4632ISSN: Print 1991-7708
Abstract
This study investigated the applicability of soil survey information on land use activities in Abia and Imo States, Southeastern Nigeria. Data were collected through the use of structured interview schedule. Simple percentages were used to analyse data. The findings revealed that soil colour (28%) and soil organic matter (27%) were known by farmers. Land use for residential homes (44%) and farming (38%) dominated other land use types. Fallowing (40%), mulching (13%) and terracing (10%) were popular soil conservation practices. Soil survey information was scarcely used in all the land use activities. It is therefore recommended that extension agents should help farmers with scientific information to complement their indigenous knowledge. It is only through this that progress can be made in effective land use.
How to cite this article:
E.U. Onweremadu , C.C. Asiabaka , O.M. Adesope and N.S. Oguzor . Application of Indigenous Knowledge on Land Use Activities among Farmers in Central Southeastern Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/ojesci.2007.47.50
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1991-7708/ojesci.2007.47.50