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Environmental impact and sustainability :-commercial coffee farming for smallholder farmers livelihood sustainability :- a case study of Galma village Alata Cuko, Sidama, Ethiopia ?
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Title: Environmental Impact and Sustainability: Commercial Coffee Farming for Smallholder Farmers' Livelihood Sustainability - A Case Study of Galma Village Alata Cuko, Sidama, Ethiopia
Abstract:
This case study aims to assess the environmental impact and sustainability of commercial coffee farming on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Galma Village, Alata Cuko, Sidama, Ethiopia. Coffee farming plays a crucial role in the local economy, providing income and employment opportunities for rural communities. However, the expansion of commercial coffee farming has raised concerns about its environmental impact and long-term sustainability. This study examines the various environmental challenges faced by smallholder farmers and explores potential strategies for promoting sustainable coffee farming practices that can enhance both environmental conservation and livelihood sustainability.
Keywords: environmental impact, sustainability, commercial coffee farming, smallholder farmers, livelihood, Galma Village, Alata Cuko, Sidama, Ethiopia
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Research Questions
2. Literature Review
2.1 Commercial Coffee Farming and Smallholder Farmers
2.2 Environmental Impact of Commercial Coffee Farming
2.3 Sustainable Coffee Farming Practices
2.4 Link between Environmental Sustainability and Livelihood Sustainability
3. Methodology
3.1 Study Area Description
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Data Analysis Techniques
4. Results and Discussion
4.1 Environmental Challenges Faced by Smallholder Farmers
4.2 Impact of Commercial Coffee Farming on Biodiversity
4.3 Soil Degradation and Water Pollution
4.4 Sustainable Coffee Farming Practices
4.5 Strategies for Enhancing Livelihood Sustainability
5. Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Implications for Policy and Practice
5.3 Recommendations for Future Research
References
Abstract:
This case study aims to assess the environmental impact and sustainability of commercial coffee farming on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Galma Village, Alata Cuko, Sidama, Ethiopia. Coffee farming plays a crucial role in the local economy, providing income and employment opportunities for rural communities. However, the expansion of commercial coffee farming has raised concerns about its environmental impact and long-term sustainability. This study examines the various environmental challenges faced by smallholder farmers and explores potential strategies for promoting sustainable coffee farming practices that can enhance both environmental conservation and livelihood sustainability.
Keywords: environmental impact, sustainability, commercial coffee farming, smallholder farmers, livelihood, Galma Village, Alata Cuko, Sidama, Ethiopia
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Research Questions
2. Literature Review
2.1 Commercial Coffee Farming and Smallholder Farmers
2.2 Environmental Impact of Commercial Coffee Farming
2.3 Sustainable Coffee Farming Practices
2.4 Link between Environmental Sustainability and Livelihood Sustainability
3. Methodology
3.1 Study Area Description
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Data Analysis Techniques
4. Results and Discussion
4.1 Environmental Challenges Faced by Smallholder Farmers
4.2 Impact of Commercial Coffee Farming on Biodiversity
4.3 Soil Degradation and Water Pollution
4.4 Sustainable Coffee Farming Practices
4.5 Strategies for Enhancing Livelihood Sustainability
5. Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Implications for Policy and Practice
5.3 Recommendations for Future Research
References
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