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BUSH BURNING: a trend that must be discouraged By By Sotonye Anga Agribusiness expert and strategist
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BUSH BURNING: a trend that must be
discouragedBy
By Sotonye AngaAgribusiness expert and strategist
Bush burning as a result of
controlled burn, wild fire or
deliberate burn impacts
negatively on our environment
and affects agricultural
productivity in many ways.
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Hunters in Nigeria and other
parts of Africa deliberately
set bushes and forest on fire
for the commercial purpose
of catching animals such as
snakes, bush rat, grass
cutter, antelope etc.
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Some farmers believe
that bush burning
enhances soil
productivity
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During bush burning
carbon dioxide (a green
house gas) is released
into the atmosphere.
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Loss of shade that the
bushes provide for the
soil, meaning soil
moisture will easily
evaporate
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The soil
temporarily lose its
ability to absorb
and retain water
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Our soil becomes
vulnerable after bush
burning and becomes
susceptible to erosion
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Exposes the soil to
direct sun which
gives rise to
increased soil
temperature
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Warning people
against bush
burning is good, but
not good enough
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Provide support that
enables poor farmers
access modern tools
and machinery for
land clearing
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