Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements

The intensification of agriculture on land used for shifting cultivation requires in most cases a thorough knowledge of the edaphlc and other attributes of such land* Modern techniques such as mechanization, higher-yielding varieties and the use of fertilizers can transform the extensive form of lan...

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Autor principal: Moormann, F.R.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1978
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174724
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description The intensification of agriculture on land used for shifting cultivation requires in most cases a thorough knowledge of the edaphlc and other attributes of such land* Modern techniques such as mechanization, higher-yielding varieties and the use of fertilizers can transform the extensive form of land use under shifting cultivation to a more intensive one with a considerably higher agricultural output per unit area. Introduction of such techniques can, however, lead to failure if soil conditions are not suitable or if other environmental factors are adverse. Many examples of failure to use shifting cultivation land for a high input, temperate zone type of agriculture can be cited from various countries in the lowland tropics. Determination of correct intensified land use thus requires a study in depth of the land and evaluation of factors which are limiting in view of such intensification.
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spelling CGSpace1747242025-11-11T11:08:49Z Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements Moormann, F.R. shifting cultivation classification fertilizers land use agriculture The intensification of agriculture on land used for shifting cultivation requires in most cases a thorough knowledge of the edaphlc and other attributes of such land* Modern techniques such as mechanization, higher-yielding varieties and the use of fertilizers can transform the extensive form of land use under shifting cultivation to a more intensive one with a considerably higher agricultural output per unit area. Introduction of such techniques can, however, lead to failure if soil conditions are not suitable or if other environmental factors are adverse. Many examples of failure to use shifting cultivation land for a high input, temperate zone type of agriculture can be cited from various countries in the lowland tropics. Determination of correct intensified land use thus requires a study in depth of the land and evaluation of factors which are limiting in view of such intensification. 1978 2025-05-21T10:40:11Z 2025-05-21T10:40:11Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174724 en Limited Access application/pdf Moormann, F.R. (1973). Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements. In FAO/SIDA Regional Seminar on Shifting Cultivation and Soil Conservation in Africa. 24, 230-234.
spellingShingle shifting cultivation
classification
fertilizers
land use
agriculture
Moormann, F.R.
Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
title Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
title_full Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
title_fullStr Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
title_full_unstemmed Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
title_short Classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
title_sort classification of land for its use capability and conservation requirements
topic shifting cultivation
classification
fertilizers
land use
agriculture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174724
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