Food security and Land use changes Household Data.sav

Land use changes, spurred by human growth, are still shaping biodiversity worldwide. However, land ownership rights and land use changes have not been sufficiently studied. This study examined land ownership rights and agricultural land usage in Mwatate Sub County, Taita County, Kenya. The study sampled 301 stratified disproportionate and simple random households using a cross sectional design. Data entry and analysis used SPSS 23.0. The Neo-Malthusian hypothesis is utilized to analyze the study results, which demonstrate higher population growth and increased anthropogenic forces on agricultural land. This was due to unsustainable land use practices such deforestation, tree logging, high fuelwood use, clearing bushes for human settlement and cultivation, traditional farming methods, and reliance on agriculture for livelihood. A 95%-confidence Chi-square investigation found a strong link between agricultural land use changes and land ownership rights. Agriculture as a primary sustenance led to deforestation, inefficient farming methods, and bush clearing for cultivation. The study suggests giving households the skills to diversify their income to reduce their dependence on agricultural land use. Land use policy and community education about environmental protection's benefits for agriculture are needed.