Oyibo Muazu, Osuji Emmanuel Uchenna, Okolo Obinna Emmanuel, Aneke Ukpabi Samuel, Aidoghe Osaremhen Lucky, Falana Solape, Eze Ogochukwu Edith, Ogwu Mercy Ojochenemi, Ozoko Samsom Ozoemenam, Okoro Emmanuel Chineche, Okpara Richard Tobechi and Engr Omulu Chinedu Emeka
The aim of this research work was to study the variation of soil pH and fertility level in some communities or towns in the Nsukka area of Enugu State. The research was conducted using an experimental research method. The reading of the soil fertility and the pH values of twenty towns in Nsukka selected randomly was taken using a 2-in-1 soil pH and fertility tester. The results show the pH and the corresponding values of the fertility level of the locations such as Opi, AguAmube, Oloto I, Oloto II, etc. The result also discussed some of the crops that will be suitable in the experiment areas based on the pH values, such as yam, maize, cassava, pepper, etc. Based on the results, it was concluded that there is a variation in the pH and soil fertility levels across various towns in Nsukka. It was also concluded that if manure is to be added to the land to increase the crop yield, the quantity of manure to be applied at AguAmube will be more than the quantity to be applied to other areas in the study locations as indicated in the bar chart where its fertility level is the least among the twenty experiment locations. It was recommended that similar work be done in other areas where farming is the major occupation to enable people to know the type of crop to plant in some areas as well as knowing the place to apply manures or not.This result will provide crucial data to guide farmers on optimal crop selection, fertilizer application, and soil management practices, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture, improving crop yields, and informing policy decisions for the region's agricultural development.
Crop, manure, fertility level, pH level, variation.