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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN NYARUGURU DISTRICT, CASE OF NSHILI KIVU TEA ESTATE
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Resettlement programs, Community Development, Implementation Effectiveness, Gasabo District, Rwanda
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Environmental degradation linked to farming remains a pressing challenge in Rwanda’s agricultural zones. In tea-growing areas like Nyaruguru District, unsustainable practices such as deforestation, excessive agrochemical use, poor waste disposal, and monoculture farming threaten long-term ecological sustainability. Using the case study of Nshili Kivu Tea Estate, this study assessed the impact of agricultural practices on environmental degradation. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from 346 survey respondents with qualitative insights from 59 interviews with government staff and estate employees, along with a focus group discussion with 20 tea farmer representatives. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and linear regression were used for quantitative analysis, while thematic analysis supported qualitative interpretation. Findings revealed that deforestation, which led to a 60% decline in forest cover from 1983 to 2023, and a corresponding 60% reduction in grasslands, was a major factor contributing to disrupted rainfall patterns estimated to have dropped from 1,500 mm in 1983 to around 1,100 mm in 2023. Cropland expansion (up by 175%) and settlement growth (200%) were linked to increased pressure on land and water resources. Poor waste management practices were identified as a statistically significant predictor of environmental degradation, while overuse of water for irrigation and widespread monoculture farming further contributed to soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Respondents also reported visible gully formation, increased plant disease, and reduced vegetation cover, all pointing to escalating land degradation. Despite these challenges, the study found a high level of environmental policy awareness among local farmers and stakeholders, with over 77% of respondents agreeing that they understood the environmental regulations affecting their activities. Community participation in conservation efforts was strong, but institutional enforcement was inconsistent, and farmer training on sustainable practices remained limited. These gaps weakened the implementation of environmental policies, despite the existence of regulatory frameworks. Based on the findings, the study recommends enhanced enforcement of environmental laws, expanded farmer education programs, promotion of sustainable farming technologies, and greater coordination among institutions. It also encourages tea farmers to adopt cooperative models that support eco-friendly investment. Future research should employ remote sensing and GIS tools to monitor land use changes and evaluate the long-term effectiveness of environmental interventions in Rwanda’s tea sector.
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TUYIZERE Olive & Dr. Jonas NZABAMWITA (June-2025). ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN NYARUGURU DISTRICT, CASE OF NSHILI KIVU TEA ESTATE. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 10(6), c85-c106. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2506211.pdf
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Volume 10 Issue 6, June-2025
Pages : c85-c106
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Research Area: Social Science All
Author Type: Foreign Author
Country: Nyaruguru District, Rwanda, Rwanda
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