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Is sustainable deve...
Is sustainable development based on agriculture attainable in Kenya? : A multidisciplinary approach
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- Ekbom, Anders, 1963 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik, Enheten för miljöekonomi,Department of Economics, Environmental Economics Unit
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- Knutsson, Per, 1971 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för omvärldsstudier av människans villkor, avdelningen för humanekologi,Department of Environmental and Regional Studies of the Human Condition, Human Ecology Section
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- Ovuka, M (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för geovetenskaper, geografi och naturgeografi,Department of Earth Sciences, Geography and Physical Geography
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- 2001
- 2001
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Land degradation and development. - 1085-3278. ; 12:5, s. 435-447
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Abstract
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- Kenya's development seems trapped in a vicious circle caused by soil erosion, declining soil fertility, land fragmentation, fluctuating agricultural production, widespread poverty, corruption, ethnic tension, rapid population, urban growth and a declining economy. The development challenge is to reverse the negative effects of these processes and promote sustainable development. This paper, based on multidisciplinary work discusses whether sustainable development based on agriculture is attainable in Murang'a district in Kenya's Central Highlands. Firstly, it investigates some biophysical aspects of sustainable agriculture such as land use across time, soil nutrient status and yield, cultivated crops and soil productivity by analysing aerial photographs and soil samples and conducting interviews. It suggests that the area has gone through major biophysical changes. Second, it relates the farmers' attitude to promotion of sustainable development as carried out by the National Soil and Water Conservation Programme. It suggests that farmers carry ideas of corruption, often following ethnic lines that hampers efficient implementation of the extension advise. Finally, it identifies links behind rural-urban migration by estimating households' probability of generating incomes outside the farm, typically in urban areas. Opportunistic farming, manifested by temporary reduction of farming on own land to satisfy immediate income needs, is very common among farmers. More needs to be done to promote agro-based, small-scale rural industries, improve agricultural management practices, facilitate appropriate credits, enhance marketing opportunities, ensure timely crop payments, and increase participation in decision making. It is important to realize that for farmers to embrace policies which promote agriculturely-based sustainable development the policies ought to biophysically possible, socio-politically acceptable and economically feasible.
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- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Annan samhällsvetenskap -- Övrig annan samhällsvetenskap (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Other Social Sciences -- Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- agriculture
- migration
- farmers' perceptions
- sustainable development
- Kenya
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- art (ämneskategori)
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