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243 articles for “agricultural land”
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Land Use and Land Cover Analysis of Jharkhand Using Satellite Remote Sensing
Abstract: IRS P6 LISS III data was used to delineate different land use/land cover classes of Jharkhand using visual interpretation technique. Tone and texture were found most important for interpretation of different objects. A total of 42 classes of different land use/land cover categories were interpreted. Agricultural land with current fallow and forest areas dominated the landscape of Jharkhand by occupying 49% and 30% of total geographical area, respectively. Built-up (urban …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Factors Affecting Adoption of Banana Insurance in Kawasoti Municipality, Nepal
Abstract: Banana farmers are constantly facing weather and climate risks, resulting heavy loss in the field in Nawalpur district of Nepal. Crop insurance is a key option to cope with crops loss due to windstorm, heavy rainfall and other vulnerabilities. This study was carried out to document the factor affecting adoption of banana insurance in Kawasoti Municipality of Nawalpur, Nepal. Altogether, 60 banana farmers were selected randomly from different wards of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Urban Expansion and Transforming Land use in Urban Centers of Ranikhet Tehsil, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Urban sprawl is increasing rapidly with the increased rate of rural to urban migration and with the tremendous population growth. Due to rural-urban migration and continuous population growth; urban centers tend to expand outwards to lodge the ever-increasing population pressure. Urban sprawl has to be considered in spatio-temporal terms to understand the phenomena of urban growth, land use and land transformation. Urban sprawl is momentous to the quality of life …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tropical Basins in the Savanna and Rain Forest Ecological Zones for Crop Production in Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractThis paper reviews the precarious situation of agricultural production in Africa and Nigeria specifically, in line with the emerging concepts of geoinformatics, precision farming and sustainable agricultural intensification. To illustrate the feasibility of operationalising these concepts in Nigeria, Ikpoba and Orle River basins (that are of the rain forest and savannah ecological zones, respectively) were classified into land suitability zones for the optimum cultivation of maize, cassava, yam and oil …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Impact of Salinity Ingression Prevention Structures (Bandharas) on Different Landuse Categories in Abdasa Taluka of Kachchh Region, Gujarat-India
Abstract: Kachchh has a coastline of 406 km that faces various problems due to the salinity ingression and some developmental initiatives like ports, industries, etc. To check salinity ingression in the adjacent land of coastal areas, Government of Gujarat has taken some corrective measures in which construction of bandharas is one such attempt to prevent ingress of salinity along the coastal belt of Kachchh. For this activity, the government has invested …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 49–61 Read article
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Horticulture As an Avenue of Sustainable Agriculture in India
Abstract: In the face of climate change, soil degradation, and population pressure, sustainable agriculture has become a necessity for India. Within this broader framework, horticulture which includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers, and medicinal plants has emerged as a key pillar of sustainable agricultural practices. With its potential to ensure food and nutritional security, enhance rural livelihoods, and contribute to ecological balance, horticulture holds a strategic position …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Optimization of Pesticide Requirement Calculations for IoT-Operated Hexacopter Delivery Systems
Abstract: The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into precision agriculture has transformed pesticide application strategies, enabling resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable practices. This study presents a computational methodology for optimizing pesticide requirements in an IoT-operated hexacopter system, designed for dynamic, data-driven pesticide delivery. Leveraging a fusion of real-time telemetric data from onboard LiDAR, multispectral imaging sensors, and environmental monitoring modules, the system employs predictive analytics and edge computing to calculate …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 08–14 Read article
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Trend analysis of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index using Landsat Satellite data: Study from in and Gondar town, North West Ethiopia
Abstract: Abstract This current research study presents the change detection method for the study of Satellite image supported on Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). NDVI utilizes the Multi-Spectral remote sensing data method to determine Vegetation Index, land cover classification, vegetation, water bodies, bush land, agricultural area, thick forest and thin forest with few bands grouping of the remote sensed data. Land resources are easily understood by calculating their Normalized Difference Vegetation …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Evaluations of Disturbance and Land Cover Changes in the Chitrakoot Forest Range Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Evaluation of disturbance and land cover change of forest degradation in the Chitrakoot forest range. Land cover change detection and normalized difference vegetation index analysis was carried out on the three images. Global positioning system and topographical map of scale 1:50,000 for ground verification ERDAS Imagine and ArcGIS Software for satellite image processing and analysis were used for the analysis. The Disturbance and land caver change analysis has been attempted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Low Embodied Energy Approach for Early Design Decisions in Agritourism Centers in Pune
Abstract: Agritourism is an idea that empowers and trains the rural family, organization, or individual to generate alternative sources of income by transforming their traditional agricultural land into a tourist attraction. Agritourism is the practice of attracting visitors to an area used primarily for agricultural purposes. It could be described as – rural/agricultural environments + farm commodities + tourism services = agritourism. It gives visitors an experience to stay in a …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–41 Read article
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Role of Organic Farming in Emergence of Sustainable Development in India
Abstract: Viewed as a periphery development of questionable dishonor, organic farming began from rather pitiful roots; but then has figured out how-to pick-up regard and spread worldwide with deals in the request of about US$40 billion every year. Today one of the discussions in such manner is whether organic farming is only a materialistic trifle, or is it truly better for us? Disappointments of green revolution, fall in biodiversity and harvest …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Myco-Engineering Systems: Harnessing Fungal Networks for Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration
Abstract: Fungal organisms play a foundational role in global ecosystem stability, particularly through their contributions to nutrient cycling, soil regeneration, and carbon sequestration. Recent scientific advances have highlighted the potential of fungal mycelial networks as natural bioengineered systems capable of supporting sustainable environmental restoration. This paper introduces the concept of Myco-Engineering Systems, an interdisciplinary framework that integrates fungal biology, environmental science, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance carbon capture and ecosystem …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Myco-Engineering Systems: Harnessing Fungal Networks for Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration
Abstract: Fungal organisms play a foundational role in global ecosystem stability, particularly through their contributions to nutrient cycling, soil regeneration, and carbon sequestration. Recent scientific advances have highlighted the potential of fungal mycelial networks as natural bioengineered systems capable of supporting sustainable environmental restoration. This paper introduces the concept of Myco-Engineering Systems, an interdisciplinary framework that integrates fungal biology, environmental science, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance carbon capture and ecosystem …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Estimation of Soil Erosion for Sheonath River Basin by Using RUSLE and GIS
Abstract: Soil erosion is biggest problem throughout the world and its various hazardous impacts on human; it affects the quality of soil as well as quality of water. Its assessment and mapping of erosion prone area are very essential for soil conservation and watershed management. There are various models developed for soil loss estimation. Revised universal soil loss equation is most widely used. In present study, the RUSLE method is used …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Land Use Land Cover Change Detection and Forecasting for Tiruchirappalli City Using Remote Sensing and GIS
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Land use Land cover (LU/LC) change has taken place in Tiruchirappalli city in Tamil Nadu, India over the past two decades due to induced industrialization and urbanization. In this paper, LU/LC change dynamics were studied by the combined use of remote sensing, geographical information system (GIS) and stochastic modelling technologies. The different land use categories and their spatial and temporal variability in …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 21–32 Read article
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A Synthesized Effect of Urban Modification and Net Radiation on the Climate of Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
Abstract: Land cover adjustment which includes urban landscaping, agriculture crops or hardscapes forconstructing and parking lots promote variations in the energy and radiation balance. Due tothe above listed modifications, the surface temperatures and near-surface air temperatures overurban patches are generally higher than those over rural areas, thus resulting in an Urban HeatIsland (UHI). In this study, urban landscape and Land Surface Temperature (LST), netradiation, and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 9–28 Read article
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Physico-Chemical Analysis of Soil Quality Parameters in Tamilnadu Region An Analytical Approach Towards Life on Land -SDG 15
Abstract: This study examines the physico-chemical properties of soil in Tamilnadu region, supporting SDG 15’s framework for sustainable land management. Soil, as a vital non-living component, plays a crucial role in ecosystem functioning by facilitating nutrient cycling, retaining water, and supporting habitats for a wide range of organisms. The research analysis key physical parameters (colour, texture, structure, porosity, density, consistency, temperature) and chemical properties, focusing on both macro and micronutrients. Various …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Detecting Land Use and Land Cover and Land Surface Temperature Change in Lilongwe City, Malawi
Abstract: In south east Africa, Lilongwe city had an observed rapid population growth over the past decade and a half. The same city also had recently observed increased temperatures and adverse weather conditions such as occassional heavy storms which caused severe flooding in January 2017 and December 2017. It was therefore thought wise to do a land use and land cover (LULC) study of the city over time to detect land …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Studies on Dynamics of Post-Kharif Rice Fallows Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Techniques in India
Abstract: India has largely become self-sufficient in food grain production at macro level. However, the mismatch between the demand and supply, imbalance in food grain components, declining growth rate of food grain yields especially in cereals, pulses, oilseeds, rice, and wheat in the last decade add to the woes of malnutrition and food security problems. The rice, wheat and pulse crops constitute the main components of food security mission. Optimal utilization …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Restoration of Degraded Agricultural Soils Through Organic Amendments and Sustainable Farming Practices
Abstract: This study investigates the efficacy of organic amendments and sustainable farming practices in restoring degraded agricultural soils, addressing a critical global challenge affecting food security and environmental sustainability. The research was conducted over three growing seasons on degraded semi-arid agricultural land, utilizing a randomized complete block design with five treatments: The following farming practices: pure control, organic amendments but market conventional farming practices, sustainable farming practices but market standard conventional, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article