iarjalsIARJALSIARJALS2708-5104https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjals.2022.v03i02.009Assessment of the Degradation Status of Soils of Jato-Aka Plains, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State for Agricultural UseWueseS.T.JayeobaJ.KwaghsarA.I.This study was carried out in the 2017 rainy season at the Jato-Aka plains in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State to determine the status of soil degradation in the area. Five communities were sampled. These included Jato-Aka, Div, Injorov, Mbachon and Iniongov. Soil samples were taken at 0 – 15 cm, 15 – 30 cm and 30 – 45 cm and were air-dried, ground and packed for laboratory analysis. They were analyzed using standard laboratory analytical procedures. Results revealed that the soils of Jato-Aka plains are inherently low in fertility, except along the flood plain soils of Mbachon where prospects of good soil existed. The soils were Non to Slightly Degraded in bulk density and had moderate porosity. They were strongly acidic, very low in organic matter content, low in phosphours and nitrogen, moderate in potassium, low in sodium, calcium and magnesium. The cation exchange capacity was very low while the base saturation was very high. Liming to reduce soil acidity, and mulching as well as other forms of organic matter additions plus fertilization are strongly advocated to boost the fertility of these soils to enhance higher crop yield.