AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PRISON FARMS AND THE IMPLICATION TO FOOD PRODUCTION: CASE STUDY OF THE BUEA CENTRAL PRISON FARM AT LYSOKA, BUEA
Wolani Shudzeka Etien | Department of Development Studies | Peace and Humanitarian Action
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the farm management practices on the Buea Central Prison farm at Lysoka and the implication to food production. Desktop review, interviews and observation were used. Findings revealed that the poor crop production and food insecurity in the Buea Central Prison are directly linked to the various farm management practices in the Buea Prison farm. These farm management practices included slash and burn, minimum tillage and zero tillage. Contributions from external partners are also of little concern. Major stakeholders’ lay little attention on planning and management of prison farms. There is therefore the need for concerted actions for the management of these farms in order to improve production.