Land Arrangements Research Articles

Soil constraints and recommendations for improving major farming in Vinh Long province, Vietnam

This study aims to assess the potential of soil and its constraints for production to meet economic needs and diversify types of crop models of Vinh Long province in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta region. Identifying the main constraints of the soil is the basis for reasonable land arrangement and proposing measures to maintain and improve the soil characteristics suitable for each crop type and purpose of use. The study used survey methods, interviewed farmers about the current farming situation and collected soil samples to analyze physical and chemical properties. Research results show that in Vinh Long, for three main crops, namely rice, fruit trees (grapefruit trees) and sweet potatoes, the primary constraints are a potential and active acid sulfate and low pH soil. In addition, Al toxicity causes phosphorus fixation, the exchangeable K content is low and the organic matter is only moderate. These limitations have affected crop productivity, especially for fruit trees. The research results also recommended improving soil properties suitable for the cultivation of major crops, including controlling the water level so as not to oxidize the sulfidic material to active acid sulfate soils, draining the water at the beginning of the season rain to leach the toxicity in the soil and need to fertilize with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium supplements for a long time, divided into several times of application.

Solusi dan Langkah Kongkrit dalam Penyelesaian Sengketa Pertanahan di Indonesia

The existence of a conflict of interest in land causes land disputes. In order to realize the welfare of the community in the use and control of land, it is hoped that there will be improvements, both in the field of land use and land arrangement, with the realization of these improvements it is hoped that legal certainty in land in Indonesia will be born. The purpose of this study is to find out and describe solutions and concrete steps in resolving land disputes in Indonesia and dispute resolution mechanisms that can be taken both by litigation and non-litigation. This research is processed with a normative juridical approach method, namely by looking at law as a set of regulations/rules or doctrines that have a normative nature (law in book). The results of land disputes have complex roots, both from a legal and institutional perspective, laws and regulations need to be clarified and strengthened so that there are no legal weaknesses and loopholes that cause disputes. Dispute resolution can be done both by litigation and non-litigation.

Deserts of Wind: Aeolian‐Pastoralism and the Limits of Climate Finance in Jordan

AbstractAround the world, a growing cadre of investors are banking on profitability of climate change through the interface of national energy transition programmes. In Jordan, national energy transition ushered in over US$1 billion in investment capital to construct 621 MW of new wind power along the arid hilltops of Tafila and Ma'an. This article situates the contested dynamics of Jordan's wind farm development within the shifting landscape of global climate finance and land futures. The transformation of southwestern Jordan's hillsides illustrates key tensions at work within the emergence of a new, renewable asset class: utility‐scale commercial wind farms, as they materialise through the unfolding project of extracting value from increasingly marginal landscapes. I argue that the transformation of Jordan's deserts reveals a key limit to the growth of climate finance, as anticipated returns on bankable projects can only be realised through contingent negotiations that entangle social, political, and electrical grid stability. At the margins of the new wind farms, local herders were able to negotiate partial usufruct rights to maintain access to grazing lands around the turbines. This arrangement reveals the subtle paradox of toiling in the margins: while hybrid land arrangements may sustain rural livelihoods for some groups, this partial amelioration permits the expansion of financial architectures that hollow out the foundations of rural‐urban life. Beyond Jordan, this article advances insights towards grounding scholarship on energy transitions, climate finance, and agrarian change through contradictory processes of de/stabilisation and ongoing negotiations over land and livelihoods at the climate finance frontier.

Innovative organic nutrient management and land arrangements improve soil health and productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in an organic farming system

IntroductionSoil health is vital for ecosystems, but excessive use of fertilizers, chemicals, and irrigation harms soil fertility, leading to reduced yields and degradation. Thus, exploring innovative land arrangements and nutrient management for staple crops such as wheat is essential. Organic farming offers a promising solution. This study hypothesized that an appropriate land arrangement, combined with split applications of farmyard manure (FYM) and liquid organic fertilizer, can enhance wheat productivity while also improving soil health. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different sowing methods and organic nutrient management practices on the productivity of wheat and soil health.MethodsThis study aimed to examine the impact of sowing methods and nutrient management practices on soil health and organic wheat productivity during the winter seasons of 2021–22 and 2022–23 at the Organic Farming Unit (Agronomy), Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur. The experiment was arranged in a split-plot design, with three land arrangements/sowing methods in the main plot and eight nutrient management approaches in the subplots.ResultsConcerning different land arrangements, the furrow irrigated raised bed sowing (FIRB) method resulted in the maximum wheat yield (4.34 t ha−1) compared with flat row sowing and zero tillage sowing. With respect to nutrient management practices, 75% of the recommended dose of N (RDN) through the FYM was basal + 25% RDN with the 1st irrigation + Jeevamrut application at 500 L ha−1 during sowing, and the 1st irrigation + Panchagavya spraying at 5% during the booting stage resulted in the highest grain yield (4.47 t ha−1). Both the zero tillage and FIRB land arrangements resulted in better soil biological activities and microbial counts than did flat sowing. The results indicate that sowing wheat via the FIRB method, with the recommended nitrogen dose applied through split applications of FYM along with liquid organic manures such as Jeevamrut and Panchagavya, can be an excellent option for organic wheat cultivation. This approach can enhance both yield and soil health.ConclusionSeventy-five percent RDN through FYM as a basal + 25% RDN during the 1st irrigation + Jeevamrut at 500 L ha−1 during sowing and the 1st irrigation + spraying of Panchagavya at 5% during the booting stage effectively increased the growth and yield of organic wheat. With respect to land arrangements, both FIRB and zero tillage resulted in better growth, yield, and soil biological properties. The practical utility of this study is the optimization of split applications of FYM and land arrangements for organic wheat cultivation.

The Increase in Urban Heat Due to Global Warming Can be Significantly Affected by the Structure of the Land Use and Land Cover

ABSTRACTUrban populations are increasingly exposed to excessive heat. Heat distribution in the urban environment can be affected by several factors, including the spatial arrangement of land use/land cover (LULC) that is specific to a given city. This study applies a climate model with urban canopy parameterisation to downscale future climate projections and simulate the spatio‐temporal pattern of heat in the urban environment to better understand the effect of LULC structure on its distribution. Heat conditions are characterised by climate indices that are well representative in two mid‐sized Central European cities of Brno and Ostrava (Czech Republic). Our results show that the annual number of hot days (HOT), summer days (SUD), tropical nights (TRN) and warm nights (WAN) will increase significantly (p < 0.01) in the 21st century in both cities. The model also simulates a more intensive increase and a higher spatio‐temporal variability in all indices in Brno compared to Ostrava. In Brno, the annual number of HOT and TRN is projected to be more than 500% of the 1981–2010 reference period's value by the end of the 21st century under the RCP 8.5 scenario. To determine the causes of the differences in heat distribution, we applied LULC configuration metrics and correlation analysis using various geographical factors. The higher risk of urban heat in Brno compared to Ostrava can be attributed to a more homogenised and less fragmented LULC structure and to the more substantial role of altitude in the complex terrain of Brno. Other factors, such as the presence of impervious surfaces and vegetation, have a similar effect on the variability of the studied indices in both cities. Urban planners should consider the role of the LULC structure and the changes that can be made in a city when designing adaptation measures to mitigate the effects of urban heat.

Problems of Land Arrangement in River Boundary Areas (Study on the Winongo River, Bantul, Yogyakarta)

Problems of Land Arrangement in River Boundary Areas (Study on the Winongo River, Bantul, Yogyakarta)

China’s New Housing Security Model: Evaluation of the Job–Housing Balance in Affordable Rental Housing, Shanghai

The Chinese government’s recent low-income housing scheme aims to tackle housing challenges faced by the urban floating population. A notable shift in this initiative is the focus on the job–housing balance. This study proposes that the spatial interaction between land designated for affordable rental housing and land for commercial facilities serves as a fundamental metric for evaluating this equilibrium, providing insights into the effectiveness of China’s nascent affordable housing efforts. Drawing on post-2021 data, when China’s revamped affordable housing policy took effect, our research examines the spatial distribution of affordable rental housing and commercial service land in Shanghai. By employing coupled coordination models and local entropy metrics, we delve into the supply equilibrium and pragmatic interrelation of these land types. Our findings reveal localized clustering in the spatial arrangement of rental and commercial land within Shanghai. Zones in the urban core exhibit a supply balance, while the peripheries display diminishing accessibility between these land types. Core urban areas have a lower supply balance but higher accessibility, whereas urban fringes face both low supply balance and low accessibility. These study outcomes have significant implications for strategic planning and the construction of affordable rental housing.

Fusarium wilt of some shallot local varieties in Yogyakarta alternating-bed (surjan) agroecosystem

Abstract Leaf twisted is one of the dominant diseases in shallot that is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cepae. Rain intensity and air humidity due to climate change affect the severity of disease and become an essential factor for high yield loss. Alternating-bed system (surjan) is one land arrangement to cultivate multiple commodities in an irrigated rice agroecosystem. It is implemented by farmers in Yogyakarta. However, it relates to climate conditions. Research about tolerant or moderately resistant shallot varieties against leaf twisted disease in alternating-bed systems is very beneficial for farmers to increase yield. This research aims to determine the potential local shallot variety which is moderately resistant and tolerant against leaf twisted and provides high yield. The research was conducted at the alternating-bed system in Kulon Progo District, Yogyakarta Indonesia from August to September 2022. The experiment was designed in randomized blocks with five replications. Shallot varieties such as Siyem, Srikayang, Crok Kuning, and Tajuk were used in this experiment. Results showed that disease severity in Tajuk, Srikayang, Siyem, and Crok Kuning was 7.60%, 9.60%, 19.60%, and 14.00%, respectively. Disease incidence of Tajuk, Srikayang, Siyem, and Crok Kuning were 0.56%, 0.83%, 1.81%, and 1.25%, respectively. The yields of Tajuk, Srikayang, Siyem, and Crok Kuning were 7.34, 6.27, 5.31, and 7.04 tons per ha, respectively. Siyem and Crok Kuning were categorized as moderately resistant, while Srikayang and Tajuk were tolerant. All four varieties are potentially developed at alternating-bed systems in Yogyakarta.

Masterplan Kawasan Wisata dan Edukasi Muhammadiyah Ponorogo berbasis Potensi Lokal untuk Pengembangan Perekonomian

The Muhammadiyah Ponorogo Regional Leadership received 1.2 hectares of waqf land located in Plalangan Village, Jenangan, Ponorogo which can be used as a tourism business charity. Limited human resources are an obstacle in the arrangement and use of waqf land and more comprehensive spatial planning is needed involving all stakeholders. This program aims to increase the potential of waqf land to become a Muhammadiyah tourist village based on local potential for economic development. The partners of this program are elements of institutions under the authority of the Muhammadiyah Ponorogo Regional Leadership with 50 participants consisting of economic and business as well as tourism councils and elements of the community around Plalangan, Jenangan, Ponorogo. The method used was to present and create a master plan for the Muhammadiyah Ponorogo Tourism Village. The results of the program show that with the activities carried out, there has been a change from not having the potential of waqf land to become a Muhammadiyah tourist village based on local potential to understanding and having the potential of waqf land to becoming a Muhammadiyah tourist village based on local potential. It can be concluded that there has been an increase in skills among partners regarding the potential of waqf land to become a Muhammadiyah tourist village based on local potential.

Canopy garden model for synergy of land and sea area on Papan Island in Tojo Una Una Regency, Central Sulawesi

Pulau Papan is one part of the Togean archipelago, Kabupaten Tojo Una Una. Initially, the Pulau Papan area was part of Tiga Pulau Village, Walea Islands District and Malenge Village, Talatako District, because the people who lived in this area came from these two villages. However, in 2011 Pulau Papan was expanded along with the increase in the number of family heads by 638 people and became part of the Kadoda Village area, Talatako District. The aim of this research is to build synergy in destination development between sea space and land/island space by creating regional nodes that are beautiful and function for the public. The public function that is formed can be utilized by the community both as a public space and a functional area that is beneficial for the residents of Pulau Papan, for example a green area containing vegetables for the residents. This vegetable green area is needed because of the limited vegetables on Pulau Papan. The solution proposed in this research is to design a canopy garden model that can become a green structure in the Pulau Papan area. The canopy garden will function to synergize the arrangement of land and sea areas on Pulau Papan. This canopy garden modeling was obtained through a survey process of the Pulau Papan area, then determining the meeting points for the mobility of residents on Pulau Pulau Papan. The public function that is formed can be utilized by the community both as a public space and a functional area that is beneficial for the residents of Pulau Papan, for example a green area containing vegetables for the residents.

‘Were Our Ideas of Maintaining Control Mythical?’: Film Policy at Hampton Court Palace, 1911–1989

From 1851, the British government became responsible for the management of Hampton Court Palace in an arrangement of the Crown Lands Act, leading to the government maintaining the site on behalf of the reigning monarch ‘in right of Crown’. From 1911, the government considered whether to allow filmmakers access to Hampton Court for their productions. This article will trace the history of the film policy relating to this site until 1989, when Historic Royal Palaces was formed as an Executive Agency of Government to maintain the site, later acquiring charitable status in its own right in 1998. It will draw upon material held in the National Archives, which demonstrates how the film policy relating to Hampton Court adapted and changed over time. This article will analyse key film projects, both realised and unrealised, including Royal England: The Story of the Empire’s Throne (1911), Hampton Court Palace (1926) and The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) to explore how the government approached allowing filmmakers access to the site, and the reasons behind their rigid stance toward film production on location within the broader context of the government’s support toward the British film industry more generally.

Application of Behavioral Architecture in The Land Arrangement of class IIA women Penitentiary Institution in Sidoarjo.

Abstract. Penitentiary Institution is a place to carry out coaching for the residents inside. According to the Law, the coaching process of women penitentiary residents must be inside the institution. The existence of a special prison for women can be a solution for empowering and fostering inmates, especially women so that they can be organized and systematic. Using the theme of behavioral architecture, which discusses human relations with the surrounding environment, of course, the psychology of penitentiary residents as human beings must be considered.Class IIA Women Penitentiary in Sidoarjo apply the theme of Behavioral Architecture and use the Security concept to provide a design appearance that gives a strong impression and is able to influence coaching activities both directly and indirectly. The design of the land arrangement uses the concept security applied in layered fences, layered doors, and guard posts.Keywords: Penitentiary, Women, Sidoarjo City, Behavioral Architecture, Humane.

Collective land arrangements that decommodify land for agroecological transformations

Collective land arrangements that decommodify land for agroecological transformations

Plot Size and Shape in Field Crops Cultivation in Türkiye

The size and shape of the agricultural parcel are important factors in improving the agricultural structure. These factors positively affect farmers, especially in matters such as the use of agricultural tools and machines in field crop cultivation, time saving and good soil cultivation. In this context, the size and aspect ratio of the existing parcels are directly linked to the income to be obtained from the unit area. Land consolidation projects are ongoing in approximately 30% of the total agricultural area in Türkiye. In addition, the state's efforts to give agricultural land to landless farmers continue in Türkiye. Considering our current agricultural production capacity, planning the new parcels to be created during these studies will significantly contribute to our field crop production. For this purpose, the average parcel size was determined by analysing the land distribution norm values of 4321 settlement units within the scope of the Agricultural Reform Law No. 3083 on Land Arrangement in Irrigation Areas, published in 1984, and the size of 1868 sufficient income lands within the scope of the Soil Conservation and Land Use Law No. 5403, published in 2014. As a result of this study, it was concluded that, on average, an agricultural parcel of 64 decares in irrigated lands and 157 decares in dry agricultural lands is the most suitable size for growing field crops. Likewise, it was concluded that the parcels were rectangular in shape and the aspect ratio was close to 1:2.

Spatial Planning and Philosophy of Justice: Corrective Action on Commutative Justice Theory (A Study in Kalimantan, Indonesia)

The absence of an ideal legal norm in determining an equitable spatial arrangement and provision of land has created a major problem with the increase of certificate production concerning property rights and granting permits for managing areas. This research used normative juridical research methods with a philosophic research approach which analyzed research results that produce descriptive analysis data related to holistic written and examined data. Results show that an ideal breakthrough is required to provide a balanced solution between spatial planning and the provision of land for certificate products especially for indigenous people. The breakthrough can be in the form of corrective actions that can be implemented to provide a balance and an ideal solution for spatial planning and the provision of land for certificate products, especially in district/city areas. In addition, the basic principles of commutative justice are considered capable of providing equality, balance, and harmony among the existing laws.

Good practices of post mining land rehabilitation works in the southern region of East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Open-pit/cut/cast mining is a method of extracting coal directly from the surface using a series of level benches to reach the deposit close to the surface overlain by relatively thin vegetation, topsoil, and rocks. During the year of 2010 - 2017 PT Kideco Jaya Agung (KJA) has rehabilitated post mining land 1.379,54 ha in area. The objective of this study was to examine practices of degraded land rehabilitation works and understand good practices of post mining land rehabilitation at minedout forest lands. A number of 750 plots (25mx40m) were established in 2022 to evaluate practices of land arrangement, soil erosion and sedimentation control, and land revegetation works. Rehabilitation activities that have been going well based on established plan were: waste dump arrangement, topsoil spreading, cover crops planting, plant growth rate, number of plant per-Ha, and plant health. However, rehabilitation works that still require improvement were slope stabilization, number and benefits of soil and water conservation infrastructures, excessive soil eronsion, and the composition of long life and fast growing plant species. The evaluation score of post mining rehabilitation works was 22,5 for land arrangement, 17,5 for soil erosion and sedimentation control, and 48 for land revegetation respectively with the total score 87,5. The total score indicates that forest rehabilitation works has been carried out properly based on good practices of coal mining principles.

Phytocoenological Characteristics and Importance of Vegetation on the Territory of Lerik District (Azerbaijan)

In modern times, the study of vegetation from an ecological-geobotanical or phytocoenological point of view is of great importance for the effective use of natural phytocenosis that are part of the biocenosis, as well as for the implementation of the tasks of their protection on a scientific basis. In accordance with the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On State Land Cadastre, Land Monitoring and Land Arrangement”, as well as “On the Implementation of the State Program for the Efficient Use of Summer and Winter Pastures, Hayfields and Prevention of Desertification in the Republic of Azerbaijan” of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated May 22, 2004 year, in accordance with the implementation of the decree of 2011, geobotanical or phytocoenological studies are carried out on summer meadows. In the studies carried out, the ecological and phytocoenological indicators of the vegetation of the mountainous part of Talysh (on the territory of the Lerik district) were studied and it was found that mountain-meadow and mountain-steppe vegetation is predominantly distributed in the district. On a wider range, 4 formations formed by them are distributed: Stipetum-Festucosum, Astracantheta-Thymusetum-Festucosum, Astracanthetum and Festuceta-Achilletum-Astracalosum. As a result, ways of efficient use of the mountain ecosystem of the Lerik district were discussed.

Comparison of the influences of different ventilation corridor forms on the thermal environment in Wuhan City in summer

The ventilation corridor is an essential element in urban planning and design to improve the climate and environment. In this paper, four forms of two ventilation corridors were set up in the southeast of Wuhan City based on its urban planning outline to quantitatively study the influences of different ventilation corridor forms on the urban thermal environment in summer. The urban micro-meteorological environment was simulated using the next-generation mesoscale Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model coupled with an urban canopy model (UCM). Critical time-dependent meteorological values were extracted and plotted, including temperature and wind difference fields, average temperature at 2-m height, average wind speed at 10-m height, and surface energy flux. By conducting a comparative analysis of the quantitative results, the ventilation corridors in construction land are arranged at intervals in the upwind position of the city in summer, which can slightly adjust the thermal environment of the central area of the city, and have an effective regulation on the temperature of the corridors and surrounding areas during the daytime. Especially at 15:00 pm when the temperature is at its highest during the day, the temperature can be reduced by 0.8 °C. Compared to other corridors, the wind speed in and around the corridor is the strongest 11 h a day. Due to the internal arrangement of construction land, this corridor form is more advantageous in the urban land utilization. After considering comprehensively, the ventilation corridor form with construction land arranged at intervals is the preferred corridor form in the southeast of Wuhan. The experimental results can provide quantitative reference for the layout of ventilation corridors in hot inland cities located in central China.

Reclamation Plan on Stone Land of The Ex-Nickel Mining at PT Vale Indonesia Tbk Central Pinnacle Condemnation

Environmental and occupational safety issues in the world's mining business have always been the most important issues. The main problems that arise in ex-mining areas include environmental changes which include chemical changes, physical changes and biological changes (Hoskin, 2002). Reclamation is an activity carried out throughout the stages of the mining business to organize, restore and improve the quality of the environment and ecosystem so that they can function again according to their designation (Ahmad, 2006). Primary data collection was obtained using a mobile phone as evidence of the implementation of research activities for research location data, reclamation locations were taken using GPS (global position system) and drones. Secondary data is given directly from supervisors in the company. Land arrangement is intended to obtain a surface finish that is stable and has a natural shape so that it is in harmony with the shape of the pristine landscape, supports the success of plant growth, facilitates access to further work throughout the area, and increases the aesthetic value of the land (Munir, 2017). All irregular heaps are tidied up and leveled, deposits that have the potential to form a collection of water are filled with the result of pushing material from the leveled heap. Ex-mining land with irregular and uneven terrain (holes, relatively steep slopes) must be laid out in such a way as to be stable with low landslide and erosion hazard potential (Noor Rizqoon, 2004). Piling of rocks using top soil as thick as 50 cm on rocky ground. Activities that are no less important are sowing topsoil, making contour drains and making planting holes, these activities are carried out by making arrangements for making drainage and pocket ponds have been completed. Planting holes with a spacing of 3.5 meters and 4 meters can be ascertained that in 1 hectare of reclamation land for Konde Central Pinnacle 714 planting holes can be made, so it can be concluded that the planting holes for Konde Central Pinnacle are good with spacings of 3.5m and 4m.

Structural and functional characteristics of the leaves of economically valuable plants in arid environments ​

The difficult forest conditions of the Volgograd region determine the relevance of research in the field of agroforestry. For the selection and use of tree species in plantations during the arrangement of agricultural land, it is necessary to identify the structural and functional features of the leaves, which are reliable indicators of the mechanism of plant adaptation to stress factors. The experiment was set up during June to September 2022 under field and laboratory conditions with the participation of the dendrological collections of the Nizhnevolzhskaya station for tree species breeding, a branch of the Federal Scientific Center for Agroecology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (50°078ʹN, 45°370ʹE). The objects of research are shrubs of different geographical origin: Berberis vulgaris L., Berberis heteropoda Schrenk., Ligustrum vulgare L., Cotinus coggygria Scop., Mahonia aquifolium Nutt., Corylus avellana L. and Ribes aureum Pursh. An optical method was used to assess the permeability of the epidermis of native mature leaves of the middle tier of the crown. The dynamics and variation of the content of photosynthetic pigments has been established. In Ligustrum vulgare, Mahonia aquifolium and Cotinus coggygria, a higher content of chlorophylls and a smaller number of palisade mesophyll cells were found than in heliophytes. The species specificity of the structural features of the palisade mesophyll, taking into account the ecological groups of shrubs, was revealed, as well as a positive correlation between the number of cells and the amount of chlorophyll of the palisade mesophyll in Cotinus coggygria (0.87) and Ribes aureum (0.85), Corylus avellana (0.63). The conducted studies allow obtaining new data on the adaptive capabilities of shrubs under the action of stress factors for their selection and further practical application in the field of agroforestry.