Publication Date
1993
Description
This work underscores the need for land use transitions in the Kilgoris and Lolgorien divisions of the Narok district, Because of the competition for grass between livestock and wildlife in addition to low technology used by the farmers, concentration of livestock in the area is very low (I SU/3 ha). Although the area is in agroclimatic zones (1-111), with high to medium potential for agricultural production, less than 40% is under cultivation. The main objective of this study was therefore to analyse the environmental and economic aspects of the potential agricultural production in the area. Animal production has en found lo be more economically viable than crops, on a small scale. There is a need to maintain the number of SUs/ha within the limits set by the type of pasture and/or fodder utilised in order to avoid overgrazing. Mixed farming, whereby some crop parts can also be utilised as fodder, has therefore been recommended.
Citation
Wamicha, W N. and D'Costa, V P., "Land Use Transition in the Grazing Areas of Narok District, Kenya" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 5.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session13/5
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Land Use Transition in the Grazing Areas of Narok District, Kenya
This work underscores the need for land use transitions in the Kilgoris and Lolgorien divisions of the Narok district, Because of the competition for grass between livestock and wildlife in addition to low technology used by the farmers, concentration of livestock in the area is very low (I SU/3 ha). Although the area is in agroclimatic zones (1-111), with high to medium potential for agricultural production, less than 40% is under cultivation. The main objective of this study was therefore to analyse the environmental and economic aspects of the potential agricultural production in the area. Animal production has en found lo be more economically viable than crops, on a small scale. There is a need to maintain the number of SUs/ha within the limits set by the type of pasture and/or fodder utilised in order to avoid overgrazing. Mixed farming, whereby some crop parts can also be utilised as fodder, has therefore been recommended.
