Impact of agricultural land conversion on climate change

Azadi, Hossein; Taheri, Fatemeh; Burkart, Stefan; Mahmoudi, Hossein; Maeyer, Philippe De; Witlox, Frank

doi:10.1007/s10668-020-00712-2

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“…Also, the size and shape of the area are the most influential factors, and larger is always preferred for marketing and commercialization (Lososova, 2024). Thus, the development of housing and industrial sectors mostly transfers the urban fringe from prime farmland to new residential and industrial areas (Azadi, et al 2021).…”

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Role of Pre-Disposing Environmental Factors in Agricultural Land Conversion in District Malakand Khyberpukhtunkhwa Pakistan

Khan,

Khalid,

Jan

2023

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The present study deals with the role of pre-disposing environmental factors in agricultural land conversion. A quantitative research design with structured questionnaire was adopted to gather information from a sample of 375 households through simple random sampling technique. Further the data was analyzed in terms of descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS. At descriptive analysis simple frequencies and percentages distributions was carried out, where at bivariate and multivariate analysis Chi-square and Tau-c is a directional test was adopted to found the association between the study variables. The results disclosed that due to low agricultural productivity farmers enforce to convert their land for other purpose (P = 0.000; T = 0.259), growth in population creates immense pressure on land conversion (P = 0.000; T = 0.091), growth in population creates immense pressure on land conversion (P = 0.000; T = 0.091), infertility of agricultural land is responsible for low productivity (P = 0.000; T = 0.140) with relation to agricultural land conversion. Additionally, at multivariate analysis the association between free-disposing environmental factors and agricultural land conversion while controlling gender of the respondents was found highly significant (P = 0.000) and positive (T = 0.292). Lastly, the association between free-disposing environmental factors with agricultural land conversion while controlling gender of the respondent was found significant (P = 0.000) and positive (T = 0.292). Implementation of agricultural land policies and laws in their true spirit, empowerment and equipping agricultural staff, community empowerment and involvement in agricultural land governance, government interventions in land policies is needed to preserve agricultural lands, a strong system of monitoring and apprehension and punishment of illegitimate practices were some of the recommendations in light of the study.

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Role of Pre-Disposing Environmental Factors in Agricultural Land Conversion in District Malakand Khyberpukhtunkhwa Pakistan

Khan,

Khalid,

Jan

2023

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“…Another impact that can also be caused is reduced climate regulation ecosystem services, namely that reduced land cover vegetation will affect the net energy produced, also affect carbon sequestration. Thus affecting the microclimatic conditions as well as the overall climate [24]- [26].…”

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Potential degradation of mamar functions in ecosystem services Production: the cases of Benlutu Village, West Timor

Ngaji,

Muhammad,

Claudia Rambu P. Diah

2023

E3S Web Conf.

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Mamar is a traditional agroforestry in West Timor which has many benefits for the people of this region. This paper aims to identify the potential degradation of Mamar functions in the production of ecosystem services in Benlutu Village which is one of the oldest Mamars in West Timor. This paper was compiled from the results of research at the end of 2020 and the results of a desk review of relevant writings in 2022. The method in this research was in-depth interviews and field observations covering changes in land cover in Benlutu Village. in 2000, 2010, 2020; identify soil damage for biomass production; and Significant Value Index. The results of the study indicate that there is a conflict of interest in the management of Benlutu Mamar which has the potential to reduce the production of ecosystem services on a large scale; For soil damage, one parameter was found that was classified as damaged, namely electrical conductivity. Based on IVI calculation data, Areca catechu as a plant with cultural characteristics is still dominant with a poles rate of 61.35%. It was concluded that there is a potential for degradation of Mamar's function in the production of large ecosystem services.

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“…Society has made great efforts to reduce the loss of natural pastures in the Pampa biome, and one of the alternatives is increasing the economic profitability of the traditional activity of raising animals [3,[9][10][11][12]; this is conducted by improving pasture and cattle management, increasing animal production per area [13]. Another alternative is acknowledging the value of meat produced in the Pampa biome through marketing since traditional production takes place with European beef breeds that produce high-quality meat (e.g., Hereford, Devon, Angus, etc.)…”

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Sustainability in Natural Grassland in the Brazilian Pampa Biome: Livestock Production with CO2 Absorption

Roberti,

Mergen,

Gotuzzo

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The Brazilian Pampa biome has natural pastures that have been used for centuries for cattle grazing. This is considered a sustainable system because it combines the conservation of natural vegetation and high-quality meat production, protecting the biome from commercial agriculture’s advances. However, whether it is a source or a sink of carbon dioxide (CO2) has yet to be evaluated. Hence, this study aimed to quantify the net ecosystem exchange (NEE) of the CO2 of a natural pasture of the Pampa biome used for livestock production. The experimental area is located in a subtropical region of southern Brazil, where eddy covariance (EC) measurements were conducted from 2015 to 2021 in a rotational cattle grazing system. The seven months of the warm season (September to March) were characterized as CO2 absorbers, while the five months of the cold season (April to August) were CO2 emitters. Throughout the six years and with complete data, the ecosystem was an absorber of atmospheric CO2, with an average value of −207.6 g C m−2 year−1. However, the significant interannual variability in NEE was observed, with cumulative values ranging from −82.0 to −385.3 g C m−2 year−1. The results suggest the coupling of climatic conditions to pasture management can be the factor that modulated the NEE interannual variability. The cattle raising system on the natural pastures of the Pampa absorbs CO2, which is further evidence of its sustainability and need for conservation.

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Impact of agricultural land conversion on climate change

Cited by 16 publications

References 46 publications

Role of Pre-Disposing Environmental Factors in Agricultural Land Conversion in District Malakand Khyberpukhtunkhwa Pakistan

Role of Pre-Disposing Environmental Factors in Agricultural Land Conversion in District Malakand Khyberpukhtunkhwa Pakistan

Potential degradation of mamar functions in ecosystem services Production: the cases of Benlutu Village, West Timor

Sustainability in Natural Grassland in the Brazilian Pampa Biome: Livestock Production with CO2 Absorption

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