Agro-technological Modernization and its Role in Food Crop Production in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon (1960-2020)
Chu Muo Princewill *
Hasselt University, Belgium.
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Abstract
There has been a significant increase in the human population worldwide in the 21st century, which has increased humanity's food needs. Attempts have been made to meet the food needs of the human population, among which is modernizing agrotechnology, particularly with the emergence of the Green/Agricultural revolution. This paper, therefore, examines agro-technological modernization and its role in food crop production in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon. The study used descriptive and experimental multidisciplinary research methods to collect and analyze primary and secondary data. The data were analyzed using elements of the statistical package for social sciences and Microsoft Excel software in conjunction with soil laboratory experiments. Maps were equally drawn using an Openstreet mapper to establish variations in agricultural land use in different periods. Results revealed that there had been significant spatial-technological changes in food crop production over time in the Buea Municipality. The findings are recommended to guide policymakers in making informed decisions about food crop production in Buea municipality and beyond. This study therefore recommends that policymakers pay attention to innovations introduced in agriculture to ensure that the potential to meet the food needs of future generations while retaining a healthy and sustainable environment is not jeopardized.
Keywords: Agro-technological, modernization, food crop, production, land use