IMPACT OF DESERTIFICATION ON AGRICULTURAL LAND IN NORTH EAST YOBE STATE | Journal of Global Ecology

Desertification is a term used to describe the final stage of the land degradation process, which is defined as a persistent decrease or loss in the land's biological and economic productivity. It is also acknowledged as one of the most serious threats to the global environment, with direct consequences for human health and social wellbeing. The research relied heavily on questionnaires as a primary source of data in the study area. The study discovered that deforestation is the primary cause of desertification in the area, and that as the population grows, so does the need for food to feed the rising population. The study also discovered that the majority of farmers practise mixed cropping, but are unaware of which crops add nitrogen to the soil and which take nitrogen from the soil. Desertification also diminishes land's potential to deliver ecosystem services productivity, according to the report. A national desertification control commission is required, which will encourage proper land use based on land capabilities. Increasing the use of soil and water conservation methods in agricultural areas.

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