THE EFFECT OF RAPID POPULATION GROWTH ON AGRICULTURAL LAND UTILIZATION IN CASE OF ABESHGE WOREDA, WOLKITE, SNNP, ETHIIOPIA.

Abstract

Rapid population growth is one of the main drivers of environmental degradation and food insecurity in many developing countries. This study examines the effect of rapid population growth on the agricultural land utilization in the case of Necha kulit, Dargie, Borer, and Walga kebles. The researchers collected the data and used 94 respondents from the total population of the study area. By using simple random sampling techniques. The data were collected in both qualitative and quantitative ways. The data was organized and analyzed by using statically like tables and graph. The study employs descriptive statistics and regression analysis to explore the relationship between rapid population growth and agricultural land use indicators, such as land area, crop production, yield, and intensity. The results show that rapid population growth has a negative impact on agricultural land utilization, as it leads to a decline in land area per capital, crop production per capital, and yield per hectare, and an increase in land intensity and pressure. The study recommends that policies should be implemented to control population growth, promote sustainable land management practices, and enhance agricultural productivity and food security. The study recommends certain solution such as initiating the societies and infesting the Kebele both government and non government institution