Impact of Agricultural Practices on Agro-ecosystem in Sudan

This study was designed to assess change in agricultural practices on the agro ecosystem Khor Abo Habil, Sudan. The study based on primary data. A stratified sampling method was followed to select 200 farmers. Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics& McNemar and Roh test were used to interpret the variables of the study. The study showed that there was a highly statistically significant difference in the per cent of tillage practice, weed control and harvest before and after the construction of the Tandalti Dam (P. value = 0.000 < 0.05) at 0.05significant level. Farmers had many practices to adapt with change in agro-ecosystem. Most of this practices were significant before and after of the construction of the Tandalti Dam. Moreover, the agricultural resilience of farmers in semi-arid Khor Abu Habil was built through enhancing the agricultural productivity and increasing the capability of farmers to adapt with change in agro-ecosystem Depending on the results, it was highly recommended that developing new agricultural policies, which enhance the agricultural resilience in semi-arid Khor Abu Habil region.

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Dr Reem Fadul Kabbar (Ph.D. &M.Sc.) Assistant prof in Department Agricultural Extension &Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Khartoum, ,Sudan. Area of interested rural development, Agro-ecosystem studies. Poverty, food security.