Effects of Agriculture on the Environment
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https://doi.org/10.47604/ija.1933Keywords:
Environmental Impact Assessment, Agriculture, EnvironmentAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study is to examine the effects of agriculture on environment.
Methodology: This study adopted a desktop methodology. This study used secondary data from which include review of existing literature from already published studies and reports that was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study found that human involvement in agriculture has a negative impact on the physical environment leading to issues like soil erosion, loss of land cover, water pollution and air pollution. These activities include building residential structures, building public infrastructure, and engaging in agriculture.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The conservation model and diffusion model served as the study's pillars. This study suggests that project managers for agricultural development make sure that environmental concerns are addressed as a project gains momentum through implementation and that the Environment Impact Assessment process takes into account environmental issues raised when a project or plan is first discussed.
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