Land Mapping Units Research Articles

Land suitability evaluation for surface irrigation development using parametric evaluation approach: The case of Gudina Wacho watershed, Western Ethiopia

Evaluating land suitability of a given watershed is vital to predict potential and limitation of the land for surface irrigation. The present study was evaluated the suitability of Gudina Wacho watershed for surface irrigation development using parametric evaluation approach. The watershed was classified in to four lands mapping units, based on three soil profile pits were opened at each land mapping unit. Soil samples from each profile pit have been taken to analyze each selected soil physical and chemical properties. Slop analysis of the watershed was computed from the DEM using GIS technique. Results of the land suitability evaluation for surface irrigation showed that, a total area of 3064 ha (72.6%) was slightly suitable (S3) and area of 1154 ha (27.4%) was currently not suitable (N1). The limiting factors were slop, soil texture and drainage. For all land mapping units, chemical soil parameters such as CaCO3, ECe and pH, and the physical parameter (soil depth) were not limiting factors for surface irrigation in the study watershed. Therefore, the area is potential for irrigation production with some limitations and under proper management it can benefit the local community to meet the food demand. In order to sustainably develop the area for irrigation development; land leveling operation or soil conservation work has to be incorporated to break surface slope and to make it suitable for surface irrigation.

The Effect of Change in Function from Paddy Field to Dry Land on Soil Fertility Index

This research studied the effect of the change in function from paddy field to dry land on the soil fertility index. The research was conducted in Girimarto Sub-district, Wonogiri District, in the Province of Central Java. The five stages of the research were: determination of Land Mapping Units in areas with a change in land use; field survey; laboratory analysis; determination of Minimum Data Sets (MDSs) or Minimum Soil Fertility Index (MSFI); analysis of Soil Fertility Index (SFI). The research results show that the change in function of 231 ha of land in Girimarto Sub-district is due to the topographical factor of the mountain region and the shortage of water. This change in land function has caused an increase in the soil fertility index. Soil fertility in paddy fields is classed as moderate but after undergoing a change in function to dry land, its classification increases to moderate-high. The increase in soil fertility index of dry land is due to the fact that farming patterns on dry land use more animal manure, which has a long-term residual effect on organic matter content. In order to maintain and improve the fertility of paddy field soil, it is necessary to add organic fertilizer as well as inorganic fertilizer.

Effects of land use on soil degradation in Giriwoyo, Wonogiri, Indonesia

This study aimed at determining the effect of land use on soil degradation, discovering the indicator as a determinant factor of soil degradation, and providing recommendations for land management to improve soil productivity. This study was conducted in agricultural lands in Giriwoyo, Wonogiri, Indonesia, and the observation indicator adopted by the Indonesian Government Regulation concerning Soil Degradation Control for Biomass Production. The methodology used was survey research with purposive sampling points in 12 land mapping units, and each unit was represented three times. The result showed that the study area was slightly and moderately degraded. Land use significantly affected soil degradation, and the paddy field has the highest degradation in the study area. Soil characteristics as degradation factors in the study area were soil texture, bulk density, and total porosity. Strategy for land management can be made by limiting the use of chemical fertilizers, and changing the use of chemical fertilizers into compost, to increase soil organic content, and accelerate the availability of nutrients.

The impact of climate change on land suitability and cocoa productivity in Tulakan District, Pacitan Regency

The existence of global warming, directly or indirectly, will have an impact on climate change which will threaten the productivity of cocoa plantations. This study aims to (1) determine the correlation between rainfall, relative humidity, and temperature to cocoa productivity and (2) determine the correlation between land suitability and cocoa productivity in Tulakan District, Pacitan Regency. The method used in this research was a descriptive exploratory method with a purposive sampling technique of collecting soil samples on land map units that have been determined based on various map overlays. There are five land map units (LMU) with a total area of 2.624 Ha with each LMU repeated three times. Regression correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between rainfall and relative humidity on land suitability and cocoa productivity. The analysis showed that there was a negative correlation between rainfall and cocoa productivity (r = - 0.892, p <0.05), as well as relative humidity and cocoa productivity (r = - 0.950, p <0.05). There was a positive correlation between land suitability and cocoa productivity (r = 0.895, p < 0.05). Land map unit 1,2,3 were the best class of land suitability with the lowest limiting factor (relative humidity and available P), and it has high cocoa productivity. The higher rainfall and relative humidity will affect the lower cocoa productivity.

Multi criteria decision analysis to determine the suitability of agricultural crops for land consolidation areas

Crop selection for sustainable and effective agricultural land management has to take into accounts several issues such as chemical, physical, environmental, economic and social conditions. Especially after land consolidation projects, sustainable agricultural crop management should be investigated for each crop which are suitable for the project area to benefit from the land consolidation contributions such as irrigation, roads, modified parcel boundaries and surfaces. Thus, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) aided suitability analysis techniques are required to determine the suitable crops for the consolidated areas. In this study, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) multi-criteria decision techniques are integrated with GIS to determine most suitable crops for parcels. The suitability maps of wheat, clover, sugar beet and corn crops are generated for the projected area using 63 Land Mapping Units (LMU) with considering pH, lime, texture, salinity, organic matter, electrical conductivity, permeability, slope, aspect and the distance to settlements and roads within chemical, physical, topological and socio-economic criteria.

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Detailed study on soil fertility assessment based on the understanding of the soil system are not available for the most part of Ethiopia. With the cognizance of this fact, the present study was conducted to assess the soil fertility status and to prepare the fertility map of Argo-Gedilala Sub watershed in Dugda District, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Eighteen composite soil samples (0-20cm depth) were taken for fertility assessment of the soil from the land mapping units of the subwatershed and mapping the status of selected soil fertility parameters was done using ordinary kriging technique in ArcGIS 10 software. The bulk density is at an acceptable range 1.3 to 1.4 g cm-3 for mineral agricultural soils. The soil organic matter contents of LUs (04, 05 and 06) 680.47 ha (64.77%) in the study area can be categorized in the range of low soil organic matter content and LUs (01, 02 and 03) 369.31 ha (35.23%) can be categorized in the medium range at the sub-watershed. The average percent total N content of the LUs (02, 04, and 05) 567.7ha (54.05%) were&nbsp;found to&nbsp;be&nbsp;low; LUs (01,&nbsp;03&nbsp;and 06)&nbsp;482.61ha&nbsp;45.95%)&nbsp;were&nbsp;found&nbsp;to be&nbsp;moderate. The mean available P&nbsp;of&nbsp;soils&nbsp;of&nbsp;LUs&nbsp;(04and05) 443.17 ha (42.19%)&nbsp;was&nbsp;categorized&nbsp;as&nbsp;very&nbsp;low range and LUs&nbsp;(01,&nbsp;02, 03&nbsp;and&nbsp;06)&nbsp;607.15&nbsp;ha (57.82%) classified as&nbsp;low&nbsp;range. Exchangeable Ca2+, LUs (01, 02, 03, 05 and 06) 824.88 ha (78.55%) were very high while LU04 which covered an area of 225.44 ha (21.46%) were rated as high. The soils of the study area had low organic matter, available P and total nitrogen content, which can be seen as production constraints of all cultivated lands. To overcome the identified limitations, increasing the organic matter levels through continuous application of manure and/or compost should be integrated with chemical fertilizers. &nbsp; Key words: Fertility status, land-mapping units, ordinary kriging.

ANALISIS PERMEABILITAS TANAH LAPISAN ATAS DAN BAWAH DI LAHAN KOPI ROBUSTA

Coffee (Coffea sp.) is one of the leading commodities in Indonesia for it has a high economic value. In Bangelan Village, Malang Regency, there is a company that manages robusta coffee commodity. The land was converted into a coffee plantation from forest land. The conversion of forest land into a coffee plantation caused the decreasing number of total soil pores lower than the forest land. This will make it difficult for water to absorb into the soil. This research was conducted in Afdeling Besaran, PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII Kebun Bangelan to elucidate the value of soil permeability and the nature of the relationship between them. The result of this research indicated that the permeability of the soil on each land map unit was in the category of fast permeability class and slightly fast permeability class. The highest soil permeability value was found on land map unit 2 at the 56 years average age of coffee robusta field, with each depth of 6.03 cm hour-1, 7.95 cm hour-1, and 7.82 cm hour-1. Soil permeability is influenced by soil porosity, sand and silt with a positive correlation way. In addition, aggregate stability, soil bulk density and clay also significantly affected the soil permeability with a negative correlation way. Permeability affected the production of robusta coffee plants with a positive correlation way of 16.09%.

ANALISIS KUALITAS TANAH PADA LAHAN TEGALAN BERPASIR DI DAS MIKRO SUPITURUNG, KABUPATEN KEDIRI, JAWA TIMUR

Soil quality is the ability of soil that plays a role in maintaining plant productivity, preserving and maintaining water availability and supporting human activities. Soil quality assessment is measured based on indicators that describe important soil processes based on the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. The level of soil quality in a plot of land is assessed based on the soil quality index. This research was conducted from August to December 2020 in the Supiturung Micro Watershed, Kediri Regency, East Java using a graphical survey method based on the Land Map Unit. Soil samples were taken at a depth of 0-20 cm at each observation point (20 points) for analysis in the laboratory. Soil quality indicators are determined based on key soil properties with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) method, with soil quality indicators from soil physical properties including texture, bulk density, porosity and soil chemical properties including pH, available-P, exchangeable-K, total-N, organic-C. Soil quality index was calculated by weighting soil quality indicators with criteria which divided into 5 classes, i.e. (i) very low class (0.00-0.19), (ii) low (0.20-0.39), (iii) moderate (0.40-0.59), (iv) good (0.60-0.79) and (v) very good (0.80-1.00). The results showed that the soil in land unit 2 had different limiting factor values on the percentage of sand and dust from the soil texture, the total-N content of the soil and the organic-C content of the soil which caused differences in soil quality. There are two indicators of soil quality, namely the percentage of dust from the soil texture and the total N content of the soil which has the most influence on the soil quality index.

Properties and reclassification of volcanic soil in Sungai Kamuyang village, West Sumatra

This study was aimed to examine the classification of soil in Sungai Kamuyang, West Sumatra by the USDA Soil Taxonomy up to the level of familty. This research was conducted in Sungai Kamuyang, Luak District, Limapuluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra, Laboratory of Soil Science Andalas University, and Laboratory of Soil Chemistry and Soil Mineralogy of Soil Research Center, Bogor. This research used a survey method with several stages: Preparation, Pre-Survey, Main Survey, Soil Analysis, and Data Processing. Based on the resluts in classification of Soil in Sungai Kamuyang, it found differences in the resluts in classification of Soil in Sungai Kamuyang served Land Unit Map Solok Sheet by Soil and Agroclimate Research Center in 1990, which is only on the profile SL3 showing characteristics of Andisols while on the other profiles show Inceptisols characteristics.

Pemetaan Status pH Tanah dan C-Organik Tanah Sawah Tadah Hujan di Kecamatan Panai Tengah Kabupaten Labuhanbatu

&lt;p&gt;The production center for lowland rice in Labuhanbatu Regency in the last three years, precisely in Panai Tengah District, North Sumatra Province, has decreased production since 2018. One of the causes is a decrease in production because the nutrient content in the soil has decreased and added by fertilizer application by farmers. Lowland rice is still common due to limited data on land resources. This study aims to evaluate the land through the identification of classes, distribution and status of soil pH and C-Organic nutrients as well as organic matter in agricultural land in Central Panai District, and to determine the level of soil damage in each Land Mapping Unit. This research was carried out in Central Panai District with elevation. place 11 meters above sea level. Soil analysis was carried out in the integrated science laboratory of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Labuhanbatu University from January 2021 to March 2021, while the method in this study was a semi-detailed grid survey with the density of observation of 1 sample per 250 meters. Soil pH measurements used the pH-H&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;O and C-organic methods of soil using the Walkley and Black method. Furthermore, the results of the analysis of nutrient rainfed lowland soils are interpreted into a nutrient status map. The results showed that the pH content of rainfed lowland soil in Panai Tengah District, Labuhanbatu Regency was classified as very acidic and slightly acidic, while based on the soil nutrient status, namely C-organic and organic matter in the low category, so as to increase the productivity of rainfed lowland soil with soil organic matter content.up to 3% required organic fertilizer in the Central Panai District, Labuhanbatu Regency.&lt;/p&gt;

Assessment of infiltration rate in the Lawe Menggamat Sub-Watershed, Aceh Province, Indonesia

The Lawe Manggamat sub-watershed has been degraded as indicated by the increasing frequency of flood events from year to year. This is related to the hampered infiltration process so that the volume of rainfall that enters the soil is getting smaller, on the other hand, the surface runoff tends to increase. This study aimed to determine the infiltration rate in the Lawe Menggamat sub -watershed, Aceh Province, Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive method (survey) which refers to the Land Map Unit (LMU) by considering the type of land use, soil type, and slope. Infiltration in the field was observed using a double-ring infiltrometer at 17 LMU. The results showed that the infiltration rate in the Lawe Menggamat sub-watershed consisted of 5 categories, namely: fast (LMU-1, LMU-8, and LMU-16), rather fast (LMU-2, LMU-3, and LMU-17), medium (LMU-6, LMU-7, and LMU-10), rather slow (LMU-4, LMU-5, LMU-9, LMU-11, and LMU-15), slow (LMU-12, LMU-13, and LMU-14)."The dominant factors affecting the infiltration rate are texture, C-organic, bulk density, soil type, and land use. Management of cover crops and organic matter, as well as forest and land rehabilitation, are expected to improve infiltration in these areas.

Evaluation of land suitability and factors influencing the development of shallots (Allium cepa L.) in North Padang Lawas, North Sumatera

Allium cepa L. is a horticultural commodity that influences inflation. The objective of the study was to determine land suitability class and factors increasing the shallots productivity in North Padang Lawas. The study was conducted in 6 sub-districts, North Padang Lawas District, North Sumatra in period of May-August 2019. Survey method to obtain data on shallot farming (R/C ratio) and soil sampling were using a purposive sampling technique by descriptive exploratory survey method, with an analysis unit of the Land Mapping Unit (LMU). The results showed that the potential land suitability class increased to be moderately suitability (S2). Land quality and shallot production can be improved by planting shallots at the end to the beginning of the rainy season, organic matter application >5 t ha−1 continuously, certified high yielding varieties, nutrient management, and integrated pest control. If land management and cultivation techniques are implemented properly, the current R/C ratio of 1.31 can be improved. This can cater the local market also reduce inflation.

Orientation the agricultural land under the climate change condition in Ea Sup district, Dak Lak province

Land suitability assessment play an important role in agricultural land use planning. The aim of the study was to assess the natural adaptation of land to orient agricultural land use in 2030 in Ea Sup district, Dak Lak province. By integrating the result of drought zoning with the natural land assessment process according to FAO (1976) in the environment of open source software QGIS, the study has built Land Mapping Units and compared to land use requirements of 8 main land-use types for classification of adaptation following 4 levels: very Highly Suitable (S1); Moderately Suitable (S2); Marginally Suitable (S3) and Not suitable (N). As a result, the proposed map in 2020 and the orientation map in 2030 about land use disposition has been built on the basis of climate change scenarios. Accordingly, by 2030, the difference in the number of drought months among the three climate change scenarios will change the area of annual crop which depend on rainwater in cultivation. The general trend showed that the area of sweet potatoes will be reduced, the area of cotton, green beans, corn will be increased. Meanwhile, rubber tree tends to replace cashew because of inefficient productivity. The study is expected to be a reference document for the restructuring of the agricultural sector in the study area.

The effect of land use on soil quality in Giriwoyo Sub-district, Wonogiri Regency

Determination of soil quality in Giriwoyo Sub-district, Wonogiri Regency, will generate a Soil Quality Index which can be used as a reference for soil cultivation for optimal productivity. This research was a descriptive exploratory with a survey approach. The survey area consisted of 12 land mapping units (LMU) with 3 replications for each LMU. Determination of LMU based on soil type, land use, slope and rainfall. The parameters used were BD (bulk density), porosity, organic C, pH, CEC (cation exchange capacity), BS (base saturation), available P, available K, total N, and MBC (microbial biomass carbon) that represented the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) analysis was performed to obtain the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The Soil Quality Index (SQI) at each LMU was calculated by multiplying the PCA result score (Wi) with the score for each selected indicator (Si). The result showed that the Soil Quality Index at each LMU was low. The highest Soil Quality Index was found in fields land use with an SQI of 0.34. The soil indicator that limited the soil quality was available P.

EVALUASI KESESUAIAN LAHAN TANAMAN SORGUM (Shorgum bicolor) DI KECAMATAN BILAH BARAT, KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU

Sorghum has great potential to be cultivated and developed commercially because it has wide adaptability, high productivity, is resistant to plant pests and is more resistant to marginal conditions. Land evaluation is useful as a basis for sector development in an area that is useful for reorganizing the existing land use to assist in making land use planning decisions. This study that was aimed to evaluate land suitability for sorghum was conducted descriptively using the survey method. The sampling method used was based on a land map unit with a free grid system. The land evaluation was carried out by matching and comparing land characteristics with land suitability class criteria to obtain land suitability classes for sorghum plants in Bilah Barat District, Labuhanbatu Regency. There were six soil sample points collected at a depth of 0-60 cm to determine the value of soil characteristics. The results showed that the cultivated sorghum in Bilah Barat District, Labuhanbatu Regency of 12,829 ha which has the actual land suitability class for sorghum is Nwa with the potential land suitability class is S2tcwa.

EVALUASI KESESUAIAN LAHAN TANAMAN JAGUNG (Zea mays L.) PADA LAHAN KERING DI KECAMATAN WAGIR KABUPATEN MALANG

Malang Regency has a large area of dry land and currently being developed as a center for food crops, especially corn. Corn production in Malang Regency has not provided high productivity, one of which is in Wagir Regency. This study aims to determine the actual land suitability class, determine the characteristics of the land that affects the productivity of corn, determine the actual productivity class of corn, and develop new land suitability criteria using the boundary line method. This research was conducted in May - September 2019 in Wagir District, Malang, using a physiographic survey method based on the Land Mapping Unit. Soil samples were taken at a depth of 0-120 cm (minipit and drilling) at each observation points (42 points) and analyzed in the laboratory (texture, pH, CEC, C-Organic, BS, N-total, P2O5, Potassium, Ca, Mg, and Na). The determination of land suitability class is carried out using the SPKL (Sistem penilaian kesesuaian lahan) application and the modification of the criteria is carried out using the boundary line method. The results of the land suitability evaluation according to the criteria of Ritung et al. (2011) in Wagir District, Malang Regency, included in class S3 and N, with limiting factors in rainfall, Base Saturation, pH, C-Organic, N-total, P2O5, Potassium, slope and erosion hazard. Stepwise analysis result showed that slope and air temperature determined corn productivity in research area. Boundary lines analysis gave results that modified suitability classified as S3 and N which is the same category as actual suitability classes.

Assessment of Land Resources Potentials for Orientated Agriculture Land Use in Ham Thuan Bac district, Binh Thuan province.

Land resources potential assessment is a valuable method for orienting land use planning in the world as well as in Vietnam.The objectives of the study are (1) to assess land suitability and (2) to orient the effective use of agricultural land in the study area. Results indicated that Ham Thuan Bac has 107 land mapping units (LMU), in which includes 11 land-use types (LUTs) such as rice, corn, cassava and sweet potato, sugarcane, grass for livestock, vegetables, green dragon fruit, rubber, coffee, and other fruit trees. Agricultural land with high suitability (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) for mostly LUTs is small, however, marginally suitable (S3) and not suitable land (N) are quite large. More than 50% of the LUTs for growing rice, rubber, coffee, other fruit are not suitable; the remaining LUTs have unsuitable land ranging from 10.76% to 25.16% of agricultural land in the district. Based on land suitability classification, we propose to keep 8550 ha with S1, S2, and a part of S3 area to be irrigated for cultivating rice; 9071.7ha of dragon fruit land including 694.67 ha of S1 and 8377.03 ha of S2 land; and only cultivate annual crops, fruit trees and grazing grass on the land with suitble levels from S1 to S3 of the current status.The remainingareas ofS3 and N for riceand areas of S2 and S3for green dragon fruit under S2, S3with active and semi-active irrigation regimeswill be converted to annual crops and fruit trees and grass for livestock.

Mapping Soil Quality in Various Land Uses as a Basis for Soil Management in Wonogiri, Indonesia

Soil quality is closely related to environment because soil is not only viewed as a growing media for plants but also encompasses various environmental and health functions. It is important to know the quality of soil in order to keep it healthy, productive, and optimally functioning. This research aims to evaluate soil quality status in various land uses and to learn the land factors that are related to soil quality. Soil quality index (SQI) represents the soil quality status. SQI will then be used as the basis for soil management. A descriptive explorative research study was carried out in the Giritontro Sub-district, Wonogiri District, Indonesia. SQI indicators were obtained from 12 existing Land Mapping Units (LMU). SQI was obtained by determining the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) test. Then SQI was mapped and statistically analyzed to determine the influence of land use and the determinant factors of SQI. Results showed that SQI in all area is class 3 or moderate. SQI was significantly influenced by land use. SQI in paddy field is 9.09% higher than crop fields and 2.27% higher than of plantations. Indicators which are significantly related to SQI are bulk density, porosity, cation exchange capacity, available P, available K and microbial biomass carbon (MBC). The type of soil management that can be implemented to improve soil quality includes addition of organic or inorganic fertilizer and adoption of an agroforestry system.

Land-type mapping and its application to land-use zoning: a case study of Jiangsu province, eastern China

ABSTRACT Achieving sustainable development through China’s national territory spatial planning requires comprehensive knowledge of all land characteristics. This paper introduces a land-type map of Jiangsu province (104 km2) in eastern China to provide such knowledge. The land-type map focuses on both physical geographic components (e.g. climate types, landforms, and soil types) and human-related components (e.g. land-use types and intensities). These components were represented by parameter layers and integrated with the help of the Geographic Information System (GIS) overlay function. A hierarchical land-type classification system was generated to provide land mapping units that represented certain degrees of geographic homogeneity and land-use potential. Trading off the relationship between resource protection and resource utilization, the space of Jiangsu was divided into seven land-use zones with different land-use policies based on the land-type map. The land-type map can thus be taken into consideration for land planning and management.

Mapping of Soil Quality on Rice Field in Turen District, Malang Regency

Rice field management affects the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the soil, as well as crop productivity. Efforts are needed to maintain soil conditions by measuring the soil quality index. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of the soil as a reference pattern of soil quality distribution. This research was conducted in July - November 2019 in Turen District, Malang, using a free survey method based on the Land Map Unit. Soil samples were taken at a depth of 0-20 cm at each observation (24 points) and analyzed in the laboratory. The soil quality index was calculated according to limiting factors and scores relative to 10 soil quality indicators. Soil quality classes are grouped into 5 classes, i.e. (i) very good ( 40). The results showed that the soil in irrigated and rainfed rice fields had different limiting factor values in the levels of available-P, total-N, soil organic-C and microbial biomass-C which caused differences in soil quality. Crop productivity on the land showed differences based on land suitability classes resulting in S1 and S2 classes