The main objective of this study is to determine the interactions between human
mobility and farming systems, and the impact on local plant diversity and
soil nutrient balance to prevent land degradation and improve sustainability.
■ Different land-use practices and abiotic factors.
■ Analyse crop and farm-level nutrient balances.
The research questions have been defined as follows:
■ What are the forces driving human mobility and their contribution to the
development of the different categories of human mobility in the study
area?
■ What are the levels of sustainability of farming systems and the relationship
between sustainability and the different forces driving farming systems
in this zone?
■ What are the different types of plant diversity of agro-ecosystems and how
are they influenced by abiotic factors?
■ What impact does the the modification of the farming system have, on soil
quality at the crop and farm levels of the study area?