Peasant Resilience and Stakes in Crop Cultivation Within an Unstable Bio-Physical Milieu: The Case of Bui Division, North West Region, Cameroon
Godwill Tobouah Nyanchi,
Mbanga Lawrence Akei,
Frankline Nghobuoche,
Tassah Ivo Tawe,
Nkiene Valery Antu,
Mkong Unity Ghekendeh
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2021
Pages:
37-52
Received:
4 August 2020
Accepted:
7 May 2021
Published:
20 May 2021
Abstract: Prospects of food crop cultivation and supply center on peasant resilience and their adaptability to the surrounding bio-physical milieu. Farmers’ predisposition to the numerous challenges within their biophysical context makes them resilient and thoughtful in strengthening their skills. The soils, relief, climate and vegetation of Bui Division heighten farmers’ resilience for harmonious, flourishing and innovative techniques to hold the farmers spellbound in their daily farm operations. In addition, vegetables are cultivated abundantly in wetland areas during the dry season. Research results were tested using the relationship between the independent, dependent and the intervening variables of this study. To best operationalize this results, the Chi square and cumulative response rates were strictly applied in the analysis. Research findings revealed that the indigenes spare no effort in ensuring that the milieu is exploited to the fullest, thus reaping the benefits of their hard work. As a matter of fact, agriculture remains the dominant pre-occupation of the locals, however subsidiary activities are not neglected to make ends meet. Peasant dynamism in crop cultivation is central to their social and economic development, thus fostering their adaptability to the bio-physical setting. Crops cultivated include maize, beans, solanum potato, sweet potato, cassava, plantains, banana and yams.
Abstract: Prospects of food crop cultivation and supply center on peasant resilience and their adaptability to the surrounding bio-physical milieu. Farmers’ predisposition to the numerous challenges within their biophysical context makes them resilient and thoughtful in strengthening their skills. The soils, relief, climate and vegetation of Bui Division hei...
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Assessment of Some Heavy Metals Contamination in Some Vegetables (Tomato, Cabbage, Lettuce and Onion) in Ethiopia: A Review
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2021
Pages:
53-58
Received:
16 April 2021
Accepted:
19 May 2021
Published:
31 May 2021
Abstract: Heavy metals in the soil are associated with various chemical forms that related to their solubility nature which directly bear on their mobility and biological availability. Vegetable and other crops can absorb heavy metals from soil and, deposited on the part of their tissues. The aim of this review is to assess the extent of heavy metals in some vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cabbage and onion) which are grown in different part of Ethiopia. These vegetables are staple and common vegetables consumed by all classes of Ethiopians, due to high consumption rate of these vegetables. Vegetables are vital to human being diet as they contain essential components need by the human body such carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and also trace elements. Consumption of vegetables like tomato, lettuce, cabbage and onion are is one of the pathways by which heavy metals enter the food chain. According to different studies in Ethiopia the concentration of heavy metals in vegetables has been compared with the standard value recommended by WHO/FAO, and other organization are recorded comparative average concentrations and above the recommended limit. The higher concentration of heavy metal in vegetables might be due industrialization and agricultural activities. Based on facts obtained from different studies we suggests concerned official body (ies) to take the necessary precaution measures for agricultural activities, polluted factory effluents, gasses and solid wastes and other heavy metal source.
Abstract: Heavy metals in the soil are associated with various chemical forms that related to their solubility nature which directly bear on their mobility and biological availability. Vegetable and other crops can absorb heavy metals from soil and, deposited on the part of their tissues. The aim of this review is to assess the extent of heavy metals in some...
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