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Farmers’ Perceptions on Land Degradation: A Case Study in Vietnam

Nguyen Mau Dung * and Nguyen Thi Hai Ninh

1 Department of Resources and Environmental Economics, Faculty of Economics and Rural Development, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi City, Vietnam

Corresponding author Email: maudung@vnua.edu.vn

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.18.3.35

This study aims to investigate farmers’ perception of land degradation in Vietnam, where land degradation is concerned as one of the nation's most pressing issues. Based on survey data from 826 farmers in three representative regions of Vietnam (including Hoa Binh province in Northern region, Quang Tri province in the Central Coastal region, and Can Tho province in Southern region) conducted in 2017, the study reveals that over 85% of the respondents have observed indications of land degradation on their farms. The farmers' perceptions of land degradation indicators were influenced by regional topography. Inappropriate farming techniques, excessive chemical use, and a lack of knowledge were reported as the major causes of land degradation. Furthermore, the farmers had limited understanding of land degradation as well as the benefits of soil conservation measures. Sustainable land management adopters exhibited their better perception of land degradation and measures for land improvement compared to non-adopters. Therefore, it is crucial to increase the farmers’ perception on land degradation and the advantages of adopting sustainable land management and this should be accomplished through widespread dissemination via mass and local media in the future

Agriculture; Farmers; Land Degradation; Perception; Vietnam

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Dung N. M, Ninh N. T. H. Farmers’ Perceptions on Land Degradation: A Case Study in Vietnam. Curr World Environ 2023;18(3). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/CWE.18.3.35

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