Original Research Article
Effects of land degradation on maize-based farm resource productivity in Oyo state, Nigeria. (Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science (DRJAFS) Vol.2 (1), pp.8-12,January 2014)
EGBETOKUN*, O.A. |
OMONONA B.T. |
A.S. ADEDEJI |
Article Number: DRJA17088762
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ISSN: 2354-4147
Vol.2 (1), pp.8-12, January 2014
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Abstract
The physical impact of land degradation is reflected in irreversible loss of productive land through erosion; declining soil fertility resulting in reduced crop production; and deforestation resulting in decreased supply of wood. Indirect effects include an increased need for fertilizer and food imports, and weakening of food security since per capital food production has steadily declined over the past few decades.
Key words: Degradation, maize-based farms, Oyo state,productivity and resource.
Received: November 7, 2013 Accepted: December 7, 2013 Published: January 30, 2014