Agricultural Land Suitability Analysis Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: The Case of Mecha Woreda, Amhara, Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Hamere Yohannes (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abebe Negussie | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-03-12T15:28:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-03-12T15:28:35Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Agricultural land suitability study plays a vital role in determining forthcoming agricultural cropping patterns, as well as in the formulation of plans and activities related to agriculture. The assessment of land suitability is a critical endeavor that involves the evaluation of a specific area to ascertain its appropriateness and suitability for a particular use within a given locale. This process encompasses a comprehensive analysis that takes into consideration a multitude of factors, including soil characteristics, climate conditions, topographical features, and the availability of water resources. This analysis on land suitability employs a multi-criteria analytical approach in order to determine the most appropriate land for rain-fed purposes. The results of this analysis demonstrate that a considerable proportion of the region being examined exhibits a high level of suitability for agricultural activities. Approximately 20.92% of the region can be designated as significantly suitable for agricultural practices, and an additional 33.03% can be described as highly suitable. These statistics reveal that around 54% of the entire area possesses a substantial capacity for prosperous farming endeavors. According to the research's discoveries, a substantial segment of the evaluated territory is either highly suitable or very high suitable for irrigation, with a combined total of 82.66%.However, there are also notable areas that are only moderately or low suitable (13.96% combined), while a smaller proportion is not suitable (3.38%) for irrigation purposes In conclusion, the results suggest that a significant proportion of the region being examined exhibits a considerable level of suitability, ranging from high to extremely high, for agricultural purposes. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/2424 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Agricultural land use suitability | |
| dc.subject | GIS | |
| dc.subject | Weighted Overly Analysis | |
| dc.subject | surface irrigation | |
| dc.title | Agricultural Land Suitability Analysis Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: The Case of Mecha Woreda, Amhara, Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |