Soil and Water Conservation Techniques and Strategies for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation

摘要

A study was undertaken to assess the constraints to sustainable soil and water conservation interventions and develop effective strategies to the soil and water conservation program in Ethiopia. The methodology used in identifying the constraints were the collection of information from the beneficiaries and field staff across the country, analyzing results of field trials, observations and review of study reports and relevant documents. Some of the major constraints identified were low awareness of the beneficiaries on the problem of soil erosion and the impact of soil conservation measures in combating the problem, lack of genuine participation on the part of fanning population, ineffective technical packages fitting to local conditions, lack of policies etc. Promoting participation, formulation of sound policies, proper livestock management, formulation of appropriate technological packages, pursuing watershed planning and implementation approaches and promotion of income generating activities were the strategies suggested to tackle these constraints.