Burundi's Access to and Use of Agricultural Land

Abstract

The This study has studied and examined Burundi's agricultural land accessibility and utilization. Its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats have been examined using SWOT and SOR analysis, and several methods that can result in sustainable agriculture have been identified. Burundi has been noted to have a significant issue with the atomicity of its agricultural land. Over 40% of farming households work plots smaller than 0.25 hectares. The provinces with the densest populations are Kayanza and Ngozi. A total of 145.3 tons/ha of arable land are lost annually, and sloping hills make up 44% of the agricultural land. Arable land, however, has expanded and now makes up 79.17% of the nation's total area in 2018 as a result of land development projects. Regretfully, research indicates that throughout the past ten years, the rate of increase in agricultural output was only 2%, while the pace of population growth was between 2.6% and 3%. A land consolidation policy should be put into place, particularly in places with a high population density. To preserve soils and conserve water, it is best to bolster anti-erosion measures for degraded soils. By sharing strategies and tactics that will guarantee sustainable land management, the Burundian government and non-governmental organizations should assist the agricultural industry.