Source of information

The results (Table 5) showed that friends and relatives were indicated by 80% of respondents as the most significant source of information. About 62.5% of the respondents used Keble leaders as a source of information. While about 59.3% and 53.7% of the respondents got information from extension or developmental agents and through electronic media (radio) respectively. Others were aware of the problem of land degradation through interaction with neighbors.
The respondents agreed that land degradation could be minimized in the study area first through creating awareness on the society about the outcomes of land degradation. Secondly, giving material and financial support to those who depend upon these activities. Thirdly, giving land for cultivation which they depend upon crop production and finally formulating and implementing policies to protect land degradation. This is supported by the works of de Graaff (2008) who stated that the underlying cause for the excessive soil loss is unsustainable exploitation of land via poor resources utilization and expansion of cultivated and grazing lands. As the study area is more susceptible and relatively highly populated and increasing intensification and continuous cultivation on sloping lands without fallowing or conservation measures was a serious threat to sustainable land use management.