This study is intended to assess the impacts of urban expansion on farm land of the surrounding rural kebeles of Tefki town from the year 2012-2016. Urbanization is recently a rising trend seen all over the world, mostly in an upsetting rate in developing countries. Similarly, most towns in Ethiopia are recently becoming expanded towards the adjacent farm land. The Expansions of these towns were resulted in the conversion of farm land to urban land uses. Specifically, the study focused on evaluating the effects of town expansion on the farmers (households) in terms of land loss and income, the opportunities of the affected households secured from the town expansion and compensation process.
Hence, 166 expansion affected households were selected through snowball sampling, and also 5 officials from different institutions were purposively taken. Thus, the primary data were collected using questionnaires and interview. Secondary data have been also used to triangulate and supplement the first hand information. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. The result showed that Tefki town rapidly expanded during the last five years as a result of population growth and industrialization. This expansion made significant effects on farm lands of the surrounding farmers. Although they secured access to certain services, it was also brought effects like loss of agricultural land and other assets including grazing land, and unfair compensation. This expansion has made the households of the surrounding area to lose farm land on which their livelihood used to depend on for long period of time. Every farmer has been made to lose an average of 1 hectare of their owned farm land.
The grazing land of the area has been decreased because of town expansion, and thus made farmers to lack enough place of grazing for their livestock. On the other side, the compensation was not made on time for the affected farmers. The study also found out that the compensation given to the farmers was not fair, and too inadequate to sustain the livelihoods of the affected households. Therefore, a detailed potential effect assessment study should be carried out by the government and other stakeholders prior to implementing urbanization programs so as to minimize the adverse effects of urban
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Statement of the problem
3. Description of the study
3.1. Research design
3.2. Research Method and Data collection Instruments
3.3. Data sources
3.4. Sampling Techniques and Sample Size
3.5. Methods of data analysis and presentation
4. Results and discussion
4.1. Respondent’s agricultural land loses (2012-2016) due to urban expansion
4.2. The effects of urban expansion on farm land
4.3. Change of job of the respondents after they lost their farm land.
4.4. Opinion on the compensation paid for the land size they lost.
4.5. The purpose of farm land in the process of urban expansion
4.6. The attitude towards urbanization
4.7. Urban expansion and accessing services
4.8. Ways of diversified income
5. CONCLUSION
6. RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary objective of this study is to assess the socio-economic impacts of rapid urban expansion on the agricultural land and livelihoods of rural households surrounding Tefki Town in Ethiopia between 2012 and 2016, specifically examining land loss, compensation processes, and livelihood shifts.
- Analysis of agricultural land loss due to urban growth
- Evaluation of compensation procedures and farmer satisfaction
- Assessment of livelihood transitions and alternative income sources
- Investigation of attitudes toward urbanization among affected households
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4.2. The effects of urban expansion on farm land
Urban expansion have effects on farm land by taking the fertile land that ,the livelihoods of the local people depends on. Before urban expansion majority (40.9%) of the respondents had land sizes between 2.1-3 hectares while only (3%) of the respondents had land sizes below 1 hectare. This implies that nearly half of the respondents (40.9%) were owned farm land sizes between 2.1-3ha before they lost for urban expansion. While from the total sampled respondents 64.8% of the respondents were left only with land sizes between 0.5-2hacters while 10.1% of the selected respondents were becoming landless after the expansion of the town. From this we concluded that, urban expansion towards farm land will decrease the sizes of farm land owned by the respondents before urban expansion.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Provides a global context on urbanization and outlines the specific challenges faced by peri-urban agricultural communities in Ethiopia.
2. Statement of the problem: Discusses the conflict between urban land needs and agricultural productivity, highlighting the vulnerability of indigenous farmers.
3. Description of the study: Details the cross-sectional research design, sampling methods (snowball and purposive), and data collection instruments used to evaluate the impacts on Tefki Town.
4. Results and discussion: Presents the empirical findings regarding land loss patterns, compensation dissatisfaction, changes in employment, and access to new services.
5. CONCLUSION: Summarizes the finding that urban expansion has negatively affected the livelihoods of farmers due to inadequate compensation and lack of institutional support.
6. RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY: Proposes that government bodies implement evidence-based, participatory, and fair land management policies to minimize adverse effects on rural populations.
Keywords
Urban expansion, compensation, livelihoods, Farmers, Tefki Town, land loss, peri-urban, socio-economic impact, urbanization, agricultural land, Ethiopia, population growth, land management, displacement, income diversification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research examines the impact of urban expansion on agricultural land and the livelihoods of rural farming households in the vicinity of Tefki Town, Ethiopia.
What are the central themes of the work?
Key themes include land-use conversion, the effectiveness of compensation mechanisms, livelihood shifts of displaced farmers, and the socio-economic consequences of rapid urban growth.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to assess how urban expansion between 2012 and 2016 affected land ownership, household income, and the overall well-being of the surrounding rural population.
Which scientific methodology was utilized?
The study employed a cross-sectional research design, utilizing quantitative data via surveys and descriptive statistics (SPSS), complemented by qualitative data from interviews with affected households and key officials.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers land loss statistics, compensation grievances, changes in employment status, attitudes toward urbanization, access to urban services, and alternative income generation strategies.
Which keywords characterize the study?
The study is characterized by keywords such as urban expansion, compensation, livelihoods, Farmers, and peri-urban land management.
What does the study conclude regarding compensation?
The study concludes that compensation provided to farmers was widely perceived as inadequate, unfair, delayed, and insufficient to sustain their original livelihoods.
How did urban expansion affect the farmers' employment?
The expansion forced more than half of the respondents to abandon pure agricultural activities in favor of self-employment or other non-agricultural jobs, often resulting in lower economic security.
Are there any positive impacts mentioned?
While the study primarily highlights negative consequences, it acknowledges that urban expansion provided some access to new infrastructure services, such as road networks, for the remaining community.
What is the main recommendation for the government?
The author recommends that the government conduct detailed impact assessments and establish fair, transparent legal frameworks before implementing urbanization projects to protect vulnerable agricultural communities.
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- Gadisa Worku (Autor:in), 2019, Assessing the effects of urban expansion on farm land, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/495423
