Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture

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As many parts of the world, soil erosion and land degradation in Vietnam in general and in the coastal area of Quangtri province in particular is an increasing threat to the sustainability in agriculture. Combating soil erosion and land degradation is among the top actions to sustain agricultural production and the livelihood of the rural population. The effectiveness of soil conservation relies mainly on the appropriateness of soil conservation measures and the adoption of the local people as well. This book describes the impacts of soil conservation measures on the sustainability in agriculture and factors affecting farmers’ adoption of soil conservation measures in the coastal area of Quangtri province. A survey was conducted on 144 farm households in 2003. The impact analyses show that applying soil conservation measures positively influences economic, ecological and social dimensions of the sustainability in agriculture. The financial analyses demonstrate that applying soil conservation measures is much more profitable in the long run than without applying. The adoption analyses reveal that more frequent contact with extension services, better perception of soil erosion and land degradation, larger plot size and shorter distance from plots to the homestead, more available labour and higher farm income significantly increase the probability that soil conservation measures are adopted. To promote soil conservation adoption, the extension network should be improved; the suitable plot size should be allocated; indirect incentives such as titled land and appropriate credit programs should be available.

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Le Thi Hoa Sen

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