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Figure 4.14: Suitability Areas for Maize Production in Basawa Source: Author Analysis 2017 Source: Author Analysis 2017

Figure 4 14: Suitability Areas for Maize Production in Basawa Source: Author Analysis 2017 Source: Author Analysis 2017

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CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Table 3.1: Monthly and annual mean rainfall (mm) in year intervals over period 2006 — 2015
Table 3.1: Monthly and annual mean rainfall (mm) in year intervals over period 2006 — 2015
measuring tape.
measuring tape.
Table3.3: Explanation of the intensity scale Step 1: To classify the different level of suitability followed by the determination of criteria for criteria (Table 3.3). The procedure involved the following steps:
Table3.3: Explanation of the intensity scale Step 1: To classify the different level of suitability followed by the determination of criteria for criteria (Table 3.3). The procedure involved the following steps:
degree of suitability with respect to a sub criterion, based on Maize requirement (see Table 3.4)
degree of suitability with respect to a sub criterion, based on Maize requirement (see Table 3.4)
Figure 4.1: Digital Elevation Model of the Study Area Source: Author Analysis 2017 Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) DEM extract of the study area as shown in Figure (4.1).
Figure 4.1: Digital Elevation Model of the Study Area Source: Author Analysis 2017 Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) DEM extract of the study area as shown in Figure (4.1).
Drainage pattern is formed by a streams, rivers and lakes in a particular drainage basin. The
Drainage pattern is formed by a streams, rivers and lakes in a particular drainage basin. The
Figure 4.4: Drainage Pattern of the Study Are Source: Author Analysis 2017
Figure 4.4: Drainage Pattern of the Study Are Source: Author Analysis 2017
Parameters and their Evaluations in the Study Area is shown in Table 4.1 guided by FAC analysis for the 20 selected soil samples in the study area. Also, the Concentration of Measure
Parameters and their Evaluations in the Study Area is shown in Table 4.1 guided by FAC analysis for the 20 selected soil samples in the study area. Also, the Concentration of Measure
Figure 4.5: pH values of the Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result of pH obtained from laboratory analysis is presented in Figure 4.6. 4.2.1 pH map
Figure 4.5: pH values of the Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result of pH obtained from laboratory analysis is presented in Figure 4.6. 4.2.1 pH map
Figure 4.6: Organic matter Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result in Figure 4.6 and the data in Table 4.1 revealed that the average measured of organic the warmer climates make it difficult to maintain high carbon levels in cultivated soils (GAISER
Figure 4.6: Organic matter Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result in Figure 4.6 and the data in Table 4.1 revealed that the average measured of organic the warmer climates make it difficult to maintain high carbon levels in cultivated soils (GAISER
Figure 4.7: Sodium Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result of sodium obtained from laboratory analysis is presented in Figure 4.7. 4.2.3 Sodium (Na) map The result in Figure 4.7 revealed that sodium was evenly distributed in the study area which is as
Figure 4.7: Sodium Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result of sodium obtained from laboratory analysis is presented in Figure 4.7. 4.2.3 Sodium (Na) map The result in Figure 4.7 revealed that sodium was evenly distributed in the study area which is as
Figure 4.8: Calcium Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The laboratory analysis of result of calcium is presented in Figure 4.8
Figure 4.8: Calcium Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The laboratory analysis of result of calcium is presented in Figure 4.8
Figure 4.9: Magnesium Soil Samples Analysi: Source: Author Analysis 2017 The obtained laboratory result of magnesium is presented in Figure 4.9. 4.2.5 Magnesium (Mg) map
Figure 4.9: Magnesium Soil Samples Analysi: Source: Author Analysis 2017 The obtained laboratory result of magnesium is presented in Figure 4.9. 4.2.5 Magnesium (Mg) map
Potassium uptake (McCants and Woltz, 1967). The result of nitrogen concentration in the study area as shown in Figure 4.10 revealed that all
Potassium uptake (McCants and Woltz, 1967). The result of nitrogen concentration in the study area as shown in Figure 4.10 revealed that all
Figure 4.11: Potassium Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result of potassium obtained for laboratory analysis is presented in Figure 4.11. The result in Figure 4.11 revealed that the large concentration of potassium falls between 0.16 tc
Figure 4.11: Potassium Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 The result of potassium obtained for laboratory analysis is presented in Figure 4.11. The result in Figure 4.11 revealed that the large concentration of potassium falls between 0.16 tc
Figure 4.12: Phosphorus Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 (Papenfus and Quin, 1984).
Figure 4.12: Phosphorus Soil Samples Analysis Source: Author Analysis 2017 (Papenfus and Quin, 1984).
Mosugu, 1989; Maniyunda, 1999; Shobayo, 2010). biogenetic cycling of bases, a process which reduces acidification of soils (Jones and Wild, 1975
Mosugu, 1989; Maniyunda, 1999; Shobayo, 2010). biogenetic cycling of bases, a process which reduces acidification of soils (Jones and Wild, 1975
4.3.3 Sodium (Na) ranked the highest in terms of suitability for maize production while Na value ranging from 0.24
4.3.3 Sodium (Na) ranked the highest in terms of suitability for maize production while Na value ranging from 0.24
4.3.5 Magnesium (Mg) deficiency syndrome will not be observed in the study area, these implies that Ca is well supplied The data in Table 4.6 revealed that Magnesium (Mg) value ranging from 1.87 and above (mol ‘alcium (Ca) in the study area being >0.5 (mol kg’'),it is suitable for maize production and
4.3.5 Magnesium (Mg) deficiency syndrome will not be observed in the study area, these implies that Ca is well supplied The data in Table 4.6 revealed that Magnesium (Mg) value ranging from 1.87 and above (mol ‘alcium (Ca) in the study area being >0.5 (mol kg’'),it is suitable for maize production and
4.3.6 Nitrogen (N)
4.3.6 Nitrogen (N)
4.3.7 Potassium (K)
4.3.7 Potassium (K)
4.3.8 Phosphorous (P) may not be suitable or have the least suitability. FAO (1983) suggested that K values of >0.3-0.5
4.3.8 Phosphorous (P) may not be suitable or have the least suitability. FAO (1983) suggested that K values of >0.3-0.5
strongly limited by low soil temperatures and a non-neutral pH. 4.3.9 Cations exchange capacity (CEC) phosphorus fertilization shows a positive effect on the crop because phosphorus absorption is The data in Table 4.10 revealed that Cations Exchange Capacity (CEC) value ranging from 8.36
strongly limited by low soil temperatures and a non-neutral pH. 4.3.9 Cations exchange capacity (CEC) phosphorus fertilization shows a positive effect on the crop because phosphorus absorption is The data in Table 4.10 revealed that Cations Exchange Capacity (CEC) value ranging from 8.36
Source: Author’s Analysis, 2017
Source: Author’s Analysis, 2017
Table 4.11: Pairwise Comparison for the Criteria
Table 4.11: Pairwise Comparison for the Criteria
Table 4.12: Terrain Characteristics of the Study Area
Table 4.12: Terrain Characteristics of the Study Area
Table 4.13: Area Coverage Maize Suitability in the Study Area The result of the analysis in figure 4.14 and Table 4.13 revealed that the highly suitable area that
Table 4.13: Area Coverage Maize Suitability in the Study Area The result of the analysis in figure 4.14 and Table 4.13 revealed that the highly suitable area that
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