Assessment of Soil Conservation Practices and Challenges The Case of Bokoji Nageso Kebele,in Limu Bilbilo Woreda of Arsi Zone,Oromia Region ,Ethiopia

Abstract

This study was conducted in Bokoji Nageso kebele in Limu Bilbilo woreda,Arsi Zone,Oromia,Ethiophia with the objective of identifying challenges that influence soil conservation practices and management on it. For in the study ninenty-one(91) respondents were selected from a total of 802 households sampled using simple random sampling. The information was obtained from both primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source was obtained through a questionnaire, an interview, and observation. While secondary data sources were obtained from reading materials, different books, and municipal offices. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were used to obtain realizable information.the result show that soil conservation practices and challenges influences the level of investment in soil conservation and the number of years of the household has spent farming as living the household labor. The elements that challenges soil conservation practices,ownership of land, and farmers on soil erosion are significantly related to improveing conservation practices to protect their soil from loss by using traditional and improved soil conservation practices.The researchers findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, extension workers, and other stakeholders to develop targeted strategies and interventions to promote soil conservation practices and management in the study area. Finally researchers tried to assess some problems with the soil conservation practices and challenges in the study area based on the respondents and some recommendations for the problem.