Impacts of livestock grazing and cultivation 0n the physiochemical properties in Kikoda Village, Kalungi Subcounty, Nakasongola District

Abstract

Anthropogenic activities have profound impacts on the soil physiochemical properties with implications for agriculture. In this study, I evaluated the different soil physiochemical properties under different land uses that is grazing (A) and cultivation (B). the physical properties studied include bulk density (BD) and soil texture. the chemical properties studied include PH, Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K), Phosphorous (P). Two sampling sites A and B, each measuring 200m by 100m were transversally sampled. results from study indicated PH in A (5.96) < B (6.35). N in A (0.11) > B (0.07). K in A (0.17) < B (0.21). P in A (2.18) < B (12.38). BD in A (1.49) < B (1.54) and sandy loam textural class. there is need for ecofriendly management techniques with minimal impacts on the soil physiochemical properties as well as consistent awareness promotion to farmers