Assessment of Land degradation vulnerability of University Teaching and Research farm, Malete, using geospatial technique
| dc.contributor.author | Alabi, K. O | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abubakar A. G. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tobore, A. O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Afe, A. I. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-08T13:28:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-12-08T13:28:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06-30 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Vulnerability Assessment of Malete soil to degradation was carried out through the use of spatial techniques. The assessment of physical, chemical, and biological degradation of soils as well as the causes of this degradation is covered. Low inherent fertility status of these soils was found by analysis of chemical and physical parameters. Using satellite data, four main land cover classifications were identified. According to the results of the land cover changes, cropland and water bodies have expanded by 24% (5.3 sq m) and 32% (7.1 sq km), respectively, while fallow land and sparse vegetation have reduced by 20% (4.5 sq km) and 23% (5.2 sq km), respectively. The vulnerability assessment map showed that only the Operation Feed Yourself farm (OFY) block (Red Signature (6.4-7.0%)) has a low sensitivity to land degradation, followed by blocks 3 (Lemon signature (7.5-8.1%), 4 (Orange signature (7.0-7.5%), and block 2A (Green signature (8.1-9.0%)). A sustainable, non-degrading agricultural system can be maintained by better planning for soil conservation in high degradation risk locations. There should be more education for farmers about the kind of land they farm. According to the study, land should be given some time to rest so that nutrients can be regained. It is advisable to promote the usage of organic or animal matter as a natural fertilizer. Planting grasses and leguminous plants will improve the soil's fertility in the area. This is true because it always costs more to restore damaged soil or land to its original productive usage than it does to stop it from happening in the first place. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | NOUN Jour. of Agric. Res. & Dev. Vol. 1, No.1, Page 1 - 12 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | p-ISSN: 1595-1405 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6410 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | NOUN Journal of Agricultural Research and Development (NJARD) | |
| dc.title | Assessment of Land degradation vulnerability of University Teaching and Research farm, Malete, using geospatial technique | |
| dc.type | Article |