Quality Of Agricultural Land Research Articles

Assessment of landcover impacts on the groundwater quality using hydrogeochemical and geospatial techniques.

Groundwater quality is influenced by urbanization and land use land cover (LULC) changes. This study investigated their impact on groundwater quality in Quetta City, Pakistan, from 2015 to 2021. About 58 groundwater samples from monitoring wells were analyzed using hydrogeochemical and statistical methods. The water quality index (WQI), Wilcox, USSL, and various agricultural indices were employed to assess water quality trends. LULC analysis and NDVI using Sentinel-2 imagery revealed increased urban and agricultural areas and decreased barren land. Rapid urbanization was evident, with the buildup class expanding by 7.50% during this period. NDVI findings emphasized monitoring vegetation health and water quality for environmental assessments. The groundwater in Quetta was primarily classified as Cl-Ca·Mg, Cl-Ca, and Cl-Na according to the Piper diagram, with water-rock interactions and rock weathering evident. Most groundwater samples were suitable for irrigation according to the Wilcox and USSL diagrams. The WQI demonstrated overall safety for human consumption, but declining WQI values in northern parts due to urbanization are concerning. The results also revealed a moderate positive relationship between landcover classes and WQI values. It can be concluded that urbanization and excessive use of pesticides contributed to declining agricultural land quality. The spatial overlay of agricultural indices with landcover class suggested that barren land was most suitable, followed by build-up and agriculture were suitable for drinking and agriculture purposes. Moreover, agricultural indices moderately declined due to excessive fertilizers and pesticides in the agriculture landcover class. Thus, effective water resource management is crucial to address challenges. This comprehensive study serves as a baseline for future research and recommends larger-scale studies to implement efficient management strategies, urbanization planning, and safe irrigation and drinking water practices to prevent groundwater pollution.

Changing Land Use and Urban Dynamics around an Industrial Zone in Bangladesh: A Remote Sensing Analysis

This article examines the adverse effect of rapid industrialization around Bangladesh’s Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) by analyzing Landsat satellite images captured between 1989 and 2019. Image classification was performed to separate built-up areas with machine learning algorithms in Google Earth Engine. Image analysis was conducted using ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro. Field observations, interviews, and the literature review provided information for explanations about the phenomenon observed from satellite image analyses. The findings reveal that when DEPZ started its operation in 1993, there was hardly any built-up area in the vicinity. Within three decades, over 25% of the land within a 5 km radius of DEPZ has been converted into a built-up area, triggering an almost seven-fold increase in population. Industrial and urban growth in the DEPZ area has caused significant soil and water pollution in the broader region. As a result, the quantity and quality of agricultural land has degraded. In the long run, the planned industrial development initiative has contributed to unsustainable urban growth and environmental consequences. Insights drawn from this article can guide policymakers to re-evaluate their policy for rapid and large-scale industrialization.

Sedimentation analysis using SWAT model (soil and water assessment tool) in Mamasa Sub-Watershed

Soil fertility and quality of agricultural land have decreased due to erosion and sedimentation in the sub-watershed upstream area. This decrease in soil fertility is due to the loss of NPK nutrients in the topsoil. Erosion and sedimentation in the upstream area of the Mamasa Sub-watershed are caused by land degradation and forest conversion due to land expansion and shifting cultivation for cocoa, corn, and coffee. This study aimed to determine the amount of sediment in the Mamasa Sub-watershed in the Mamasa Regency by using the SWAT model. This research was conducted in the Mamasa Sub-watershed from June to September 2022 through several stages in the form of literature study, primary and secondary data collection. Then proceed with laboratory analysis, making a base map for the data analysis process. SWAT requires input data in land cover, soil type maps, slope maps, and climate data. The SWAT simulation was carried out in the 2012 to 2021 timeframe. The sedimentation values obtained from the SWAT model were sediment values from 0.06 to 34.073.01 tons/ha (55.34%), sediment values from 34.073.01 to 95.323.59 tons/ha (23.27%), sediment value 95.323.59 to 225.951.47 (13.51%), sediment values 225.951.47 to 442.013.09 (6.23%), and sediment values from 442.013.09 to 1,415.454.83 (1.66%). Based on this research, it can be concluded that the highest average sediment is found in the downstream area, with an area of 38,875.66 ha.

Rancang Bangun Sistem Irigasi Tetes dan Monitoring Kualitas Lahan Pertanian Tadah Hujan Berbasis Web

In this study the object studied was rainfed agricultural land, this type of agriculture depends on rainwater so good management is needed in managing the cropping system to produce optimal results. The drip irrigation system can be used when the dry season arrives to support the quality of moisture in the soil and soil quality monitoring is carried out to determine the planting of corn plant seeds. The prototype method is used in designing drip irrigation systems and monitoring the quality of agricultural land. System design using the prototype method is one of the software design techniques used in designing web applications. The application is designed using the PHP programming language and the framework used is CodeIgniter (CI), so the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is designed. Internet of Things uses NodeMCU ESP8266 as a microcontroller that will connect to the web. The results of the sensor test for 30 minutes on soil moisture can be maintained at 40-80% humidity when drip irrigation is running. When the water in the tank runs out and drip irrigation is not running, the soil moisture will decrease by 30%, the soil pH value is at a value of 6-7% and the temperature value is at 21-34 degrees Celsius, the soil quality is suitable for planting corn seeds. The drip irrigation system can be used when the dry season arrives to keep the soil moist and this land monitoring is useful for farmers in determining good land conditions for planting corn seeds. The system design can be further developed by adding sensors to the water control in the drip irrigation tube to measure the amount of water used.

Agricultural Land Quality Evaluation and Utilization Zoning Based on the Production–Ecology–Health Dimension: A Case Study of Huanghua City

Clarifying the constituent elements of agricultural land quality, carrying out multi-dimensional quality evaluation of agricultural land, and implementing precise land consolidation and utilization zoning all have important guiding significance for achieving efficient utilization of agricultural land in China. This work analyzed the multi-dimensional evaluation framework of agricultural land based on its comprehensive quality elements and the production, ecological, and health functions. This paper constructed a multi-dimensional agricultural land “production–ecology–health” quality evaluation index system and evaluation criteria, and carried out a multi-dimensional quality evaluation of agricultural land in Huanghua City, Hebei Province, China. The spatial superposition of each dimension′s evaluation results, combined with the logical relationship between agricultural land use and each dimension′s quality, realized the renovation and utilization zoning of agricultural land. The results are as follows: (1) The production, ecological, and health qualities of agricultural land in Huanghua City were below the average and there is spatial variability, whose proportions of grade III and below were 63.12, 66.23, and 69.32%, respectively. In addition, low score areas are mainly located in the south and northwest of the study area. (2) The obstacle factors to quality in different dimensions were different: The obstacle factors to production quality were matter content, soil pH, irrigation guarantee rate, and alkaline hydrolysis nitrogen; groundwater salinity and depth, soil pH, and chemical fertilizers consumption for ecological quality; and groundwater salinity and depth and soil pH for health quality. (3) Agricultural land in Huanghua city is divided into five types of remediation, including 30,277.34 hm2 for high efficiency utilization area, 10,576.54 hm2 for production quality cultivation area, 34,387.86 hm2 for health quality cultivation area, and 56,311.22 hm2 for comprehensive consolidation and restoration area; special remediation measures are proposed for different types of zones. The work improves the multi-objective quality evaluation index system for agricultural land and implements differentiated land remediation strategies by identifying obstacle factors through zoning. It provides methodological ideas to improve the efficiency of land remediation and utilization.

The Drivers of Consumers' Purchase Intentions for Organic Food Products: A Review of the Literature

Using synthetic chemicals in agriculture has adversely affected the environment and health, such as soil nutrient depletion, ecosystem damage, eutrophication, the accumulation of hazardous substances in the human body, and respiratory illnesses. Efforts to meet food needs have triggered agricultural intensification by applying excessive chemical fertilizers and pesticides and planting plant varieties that are greedy for nutrients. If allowed to continue, it will lead to a significant decline in the quality of agricultural land. One of the things that can reduce farmers' dependence on external inputs is organic farming. This method can increase soil fertility by increasing the number of organisms in the soil. This research aims to analyze the existing implementation of organic agriculture, considering environmental, social, and economic factors.

Spatiotemporal variations in the soil quality of agricultural land and its drivers in China from 1980 to 2018

Soil quality is essential for maintaining the sustainability of agroecosystems, especially under intensified agricultural activities and rapid land use change. The sampling and analysis of soil properties to assess the status of agricultural land is widely practiced at the field scale; however, the spatiotemporal variations in soil quality and its influencing factors at a large scale remain unclear. Here, we quantified spatiotemporal variations in the soil quality of agricultural land in China during 1980–2018 by using the soil quality index (SQI) area approach, and explored the drivers with a geographical detector method. The results showed that the distribution of the SQI in the two periods had a similar spatial trend, except for that in the southwest (SWC), and the SQI decreased from north to south regardless of land use type. The soil quality of woodland was comparatively good with mean SQI values of 1.55 and 1.53 in 1980 and 2018, respectively, followed by that in grassland and cropland. Soil organic carbon, total nitrogen and cation exchange capacity were the dominant soil indicators explaining the spatial heterogeneity of the SQI in all land uses; moreover, climatic factors (i.e., temperature and precipitation) showed a stronger effect on woodland. From 1980 to 2018, the SQI of grassland decreased deeply, especially in the SWC, which showed a severe decline of 12.5 %. The changes in precipitation and temperature were identified as the largest drivers of SQI temporal changes in woodland and grassland, respectively, and their interaction achieved the highest impact across all land uses. In addition, the bidirectional conversion between cropland and grassland in recent decades has aggravated the deterioration of soil quality. Therefore, quantifying spatiotemporal changes in the SQI and elucidating the role of factors influencing soil quality in agroecosystems can provide a guide for designing sustainable agriculture policies and improving environmental quality.

Pengaruh Pemberian Suspensi Bacillus laterosporus dengan Sumber Karbon Alami Berbeda terhadap Laju Germinasi Kedelai (Glycine max)

The increase in food demand is not in line with the increase in the amount of production and quality of agricultural products. The strategy to increase agricultural production so far has been carried out through the provision of chemical synthetic fertilizers, this strategy has a negative impact on the quality of agricultural land, namely a decrease in the essential organic elements of the soil which are needed by plants. Organic farming is a necessary solution to restore land quality and Bacillus laterosporus is a microorganism that has the ability to produce various beneficial metabolites for plant growth and maintain soil fertility. B. laterosporus is a microorganism that requires a high-quality carbon source to produce high-quality metabolites, so it requires natural carbon sources that are cheap, easy to obtain and not widely used by humans, such as old coconut water, nira and molasses. The aim of the study was to determine the difference in the germination rate of soybeans treated with B. laterosporus suspension with different natural carbon sources so that the best natural carbon source for the growth of B. laterosporus could be identified as an essential component of quality organic fertilizer. Soybean germination rate was measured and observed and compared with the control. The results showed that the provision of natural carbon sources had a good effect on the growth of the number of bacterial cells and the germination rate of soybean seeds.

Legacy of Prior Management of Cropland after Afforestation with Populus x euroamericana (Dode) Guinier: Effects on Soil Respiration

Afforestation is a good strategy for climate change mitigation through increasing carbon stocks. This study determined changes in soil respiration (SR) brought about by the afforestation of high quality agricultural land in a temperate-humid region (Galicia, NW Spain), identified the variables that explain the observed changes and determined the main factors regulating SR temporal variation. Paired plots of fertile soils (cropped vs. afforested plots) were established in two similar areas (Pontevea and Laraño) where afforestation with Populus x euroamericana (Dode) Guinier was carried out in the same year. Different management practices and crop rotations were used (maize–pasture, Laraño and maize–fallow, Pontevea). The SR was measured in situ with a CO2 static chamber every 15 days (every month in winter) for 16 months; soil temperature (Ts) and soil moisture content (W) were also measured. In both areas, significant differences (p < 0.05) in SR between paired plots were related to soil organic C content and SR was mainly influenced by Ts, except during the summer period where SR fluctuations were accompanied by W fluctuations. These findings show that growing pasture crops on high quality land can prevent the loss of soil N and C and probably improve the greenhouse gas balance in the system.

The land code of 1922 as the basis of modern land legislation

The level of land management science and the scale of its practical application is one of the weighty indicators of the economic potential of any country. Unfortunately, we have to state that sustainable development is currently interpreted only in the context of economic growth, which actually minimizes the role of social and environmental factors. Until now, the assessment of the natural and environmental factor has not been included in the economic turnover at the macro level. This distorts the assessment of national wealth, hinders the correct analysis of the directions and mechanisms of economic development. At the same time, the founders of modern land management science were characterized by a clear understanding of the laws of the functioning of the economy as a whole. They paid a lot of attention to the structural and technological inefficiency of the Soviet economy, which led to huge losses and irrational use of natural resources. It is these problems that have become the most acute in our days, not only for Russia, but for the whole world. The ideas laid down during the creation of the RSFSR Land Code of 1922 are still relevant today. It is necessary to take into account the existing historical experience of land and property transformations and on the basis of them to form fresh ideas to improve the strategic planning of territorial development in the new reality, to improve the quality of agricultural land, update the norms of land allocation, to adjust projects, programs, strive to optimize solutions to land management tasks and social problems of cadastral activity (reform).

Assessing high quality agricultural lands through the ecosystem services lens: Insights from a rapidly urbanizing agricultural region in the western United States

Globally, as the human population increases, so does the demand for developable land. More than ever, agricultural land is being developed to meet housing and commercial needs, but at the same time is necessary for food security and other critical ecosystem services (ES). High quality agricultural lands (i.e. those which can support high yields, a diversity of crops, and are resilient to climate change) may play an important role in balancing the demand for housing, food, and other ES. In this paper, we used the Ecosystem Service framework to investigate the quality of agricultural lands beyond that of their value for food production. We conducted our study in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, where the issue of agricultural land loss is particularly relevant due to severe development pressure, few restrictions on land use, and limited arable land. We quantified the relationships between agricultural land quality and ES supply in 2016, and then measured how ES supply is likely to change in the future under a “Business as Usual” land use scenario. We found that higher quality agricultural land was associated with food provision, livestock crop production, and nitrogen retention, whereas lower quality agricultural land was associated with carbon sequestration, habitat quality, and recreation. Urban development is projected to occur disproportionately on higher quality agricultural land. Over 15 times more higher quality agricultural land will be developed between 2016 and 2050 compared to lower quality agricultural land. With the expected loss of agricultural land to development, the landscape in 2050 will have a lower supply of four of the six chosen ES compared to 2016. We found that livestock crop production will decrease the most over the time period (−28.8%) followed by food provision (−22.8%), nitrogen retention (−19.3%), and habitat quality (−7.4%). However, carbon sequestration (+5.5%) and recreation (+1.6%) will increase. Overall, we found strong evidence that certain ES are associated with varying levels of agricultural land quality and higher quality agricultural land was shown to be particularly vulnerable to urban development. Our results suggest the need to consider additional values of agricultural land beyond its use for food production. We recommend the implementation of policies that consider the trade-offs of developing on varying quality of agricultural land to help balance the many competing demands of our lands.

Teknologi Sederhana Pemanfaatan Ampas Kopi untuk Pupuk Organik Cair

Fertilization is one of the supporting factors increasing the quality and productivity of agricultural land. Coffee grounds have the potential to be used as organic fertilizer due to the content of various environmentally friendly substances, but some people, especially Kayu Manis Village, consider coffee grounds to be waste that cannot be used anymore. Community service activities have been carried out aim to increase the knowledge, awareness, and skills of farmer groups in Kayu Manis Village, Rejang Lebong Regency in utilizing coffee grounds for liquid organic fertilizer using simple technology. The activity was carried out in two stages, socialization of the potential, benefits, and content of coffee grounds for liquid organic fertilizer, demonstration of simple technologies for making liquid organic fertilizer from coffee grounds. The results showed the enthusiasm participant was very high, as indicated by the level of attendance, enthusiastic participants asking questions, and responsiveness. This activity made the Cinnamon Village farmer groups have better knowledge and skills regarding the potential of coffee grounds for liquid organic fertilizer. The simple technology used to make liquid organic fertilizer from coffee grounds makes it easy for farmer groups to apply it, besides that it is supported by low costs.

Business processes of digitalization of the agricultural land market in Ukraine

The article substantiates the business processes of soil use digitization in order to increase their quality and price in the conditions of the formation of the agricultural land market in Ukraine. For this purpose, environmentally appropriate, socially necessary and economically justified processes have been developed to create synergy in the balance of price and quality of agricultural land. It is proposed to use the ecological audit methodology for these reasons: expert assessment of the quality and price of land; attraction of “green” investments to restore land quality; using the digitization tool - e-calculator. The methodology for building the e-calculator is based on a system of possibilities: obtaining the maximum yield while balancing nutrients in the soil; soil quality improvement under the conditions of planning to obtain the planned harvest with minimal investments; increasing the content of nutrients in the soil to increase the price of agricultural land. The conducted calculations confirm that: preservation and reproduction of the groats fertility guarantees obtaining larger harvests in the future; increases the value of land as the main means of production; increases the investment attractiveness and liquidity of agricultural land. It is substantiated that the costs of carrying out agrochemical measures are profitable investments.

Analysis of agricultural land carrying capacity in North Sumatra Province in 2020

North Sumatra Province is an area with considerable agricultural potential in the Sumatra region. Analysis of the carrying capacity of agricultural land in North Sumatra in 2020 is very important to do in order to determine the carrying capacity of agricultural land in North Sumatra in meeting the food needs of its people. The purpose of this paper is to calculate and present the results of the analysis of the carrying capacity of agricultural land in North Sumatra Province. The data needed in this study is secondary data obtained from several journals and publications from related agencies, such as the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of North Sumatra Province. The results showed that overall the carrying capacity of North Sumatra’s land was classified as low. The low carrying capacity of rice farming land in North Sumatra is caused by increasing population growth and the quality of agricultural land which continues to decline so that the production of rice plants cannot meet the maximum food needs of the community. Therefore, it is necessary to make efforts to increase the carrying capacity of rice farming land in this area, for example by reducing the population and improving the quality of agricultural land resources.

Evaluation of C Stocks in Afforested High Quality Agricultural Land

Afforestation of marginal land has been recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a means of enhancing the capacity of soil to act as a carbon (C) sink. However, the success of this practice is variable and depends on many factors, including the type of land management used. In this study, we quantified and compared the C stocks in two highly productive agricultural soils afforested with poplar 10 years before the study and in adjacent soils still used for agricultural purposes. One of the agricultural soils was sown with grass and maize in a crop rotation system and the other was alternately sown with maize (6 months) and left fallow (6 months). In all soils, we estimated the C pools associated with the live biomass (including the C extracted by harvesting in the cropped soils in the 10 years since afforestation), dead biomass, amount of fertiliser added (quantifying all inputs of C added as fertiliser in the cropped soils since the start of afforestation) and the soil organic matter (0–100 cm), to enable estimation of the total C stocks in the ecosystem. Afforestation had different effects on the various C pools. Thus, although afforestation enhanced the C sink capacity of the ecosystem when carried out on agricultural land, the degree to which this occurred varied according to previous land use. The increase in C stocks that occurred from afforestation was lower in the plots employing maize-grass rotation, compared to those with maize-fallow rotation. The ecosystem C balance was quite similar in both afforested plots (247.4 and 233.0 Mg C ha−1), while it was quite different in the cultivated plots (182.3 Mg C ha−1 in Laraño; 73.9 Mg C ha−1 in A Barca). Although at both sites the C balance was higher in the afforested plot than in the cultivated plot, the differences were much smaller in Laraño (65.1 Mg C ha−1 higher in the forested plot than in the cultivated plot) than in A Barca (159.1 Mg C ha−1 higher in the forested plot than in the cultivated plot). Our results from highly productive agricultural land are similar to previous findings on marginal land.

Analysis of Morphological Development Due to the Industrial Development in Majalaya District, Bandung Regency

Majalaya District is one of the areas close to the Upper Citarum River. Agricultural land in some areas in the district is converted for industrial development. This causes a decrease in the quantity and quality of agricultural land. The existence of land conversion can affect morphological changes. The study aims to determine the pattern of land use changes and determine the morphology of regional development in 2014 and 2021 in Majalaya District, Bandung Regency. The spatial analysis method is done by on-screen digitization, descriptive analysis and figure ground analysis. The results of this study are the pattern of land use changes using figure ground method and descriptive analysis of the morphology in Majalaya District between 2014 and 2021. Based on the results of figure ground analysis calculation on the solid classification of industrial class in 2014 it was 182,310 Ha (25%), while in 2021 it was 258,905 Ha (27.19%). Morphological analysis of the district is based on the pattern of building plots, road network patterns and building systems from 2014 to 2021. The analysis results show the district morphology of octopus/star shaped cities and unpatterned cities. This form is influenced by the development of industrial buildings in Majalaya District which causes the morphology of the area also to change.
 Keywords: Figure Ground, Industry, Land Use Change, Majalaya District, Morphology

Legal problems of rational land using in conditions of ecologization of agrarian production

The article is devoted to the researching of the legal foundations of the rational using of agricultural lands as objects of legal protection and the main means of agricultural production, the composition of the rights and obligations of agribusiness subjects as participants in land relations in the field of land using. The principles of legislation in the field of land and agrarian relations, aimed at the ecologization of agricultural activity as a whole, are singled out. Have been identified The problems of the development of the agrarian sector, directly enshrined in the current legislation, which restrain the sustainable development of the latter. Have been clarified the rights and obligations of land users regarding rational land using. Has been proven the key role of land management as one of the main mechanisms of coordination of economic interests and preservation and reproduction of soil fertility, protection of agricultural lands from the destructive processes of water and wind erosion, which is used to adapt the process of economic activity on the land to its properties. It is argued that the purpose of land management is to ensure conditions for rational using and protection of land, improvement of agro-ecosystems and natural landscapes. In the article assumes that the greening of agricultural production is impossible without compliance with the requirements for the ecologically safe using of natural resource potential for the needs of agricultural production, that is, the greening of agricultural land using and ensuring the proper ecological state of the natural environment, the introduction of environmental protection and ecologically balanced ways of using natural resources in agriculture. It was emphasized that in order to prevent such degradation processes, which significantly worsen the quality of agricultural land, and therefore soil productivity, the state introduced a system of economic incentives aimed not only at the rationalization of using, but also at land protection. Has been proved the key role of land consolidation in the practice of rational land using. The methodology of researching legal problems of rational land using in the conditions of ecologization of agricultural production is based on the provisions of the general scientific dialectical method. In addition, to achieve the research goal were used formal-legal, formal-logical and hermeneutic scientific methods.

Identifying Villages for Land Consolidation: A New Agricultural Land Erosion Indicator

Among the priorities of the European Union’s (EU) Common Agricultural Policy are the willingness to improve the quality of life in rural areas and effectively utilise their resources. Soil quality is one of the major factors that impact the potential level of agricultural crops. Therefore, it is a key determinant of income from agricultural production in a specific area. The awareness that spatial variations exist in soil quality classes in the study area directly affects the planning of the development of agricultural land and efficient allocation of funds for the spatial redevelopment of rural areas. These data can be used over a very long time in connection with a few changes in land quality. The data on the quality and suitability of soil in the study area were derived from an analysis of map information on land quality and use. The analyses were conducted in 299 villages of the Zamość district, Lublin voivodeship, in the eastern part of Poland. The study area, extending over more than 187,181 hectares (ha), was divided into more than 280,000 plots for administrative purposes. The paper presents a self-designed agricultural land quality indicator to identify precincts featuring the best soils used in agricultural production. The value of the indicator will oscillate from 0 to 1. The value for an object will be close to or equal to 0 when the area comprises only land showing a high degree of erosion, e.g., light soils with a significant slope gradient. The value for an object will be close to or equal to 1 if its area is exclusively or predominantly flat. The highest value of the indicator in the study area was 0.75 and the lowest was 0.26.

PENINGKATAN MUTU DAN KUALITAS LAHAN PERTANIAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI REKAYASA KESUBURAN TANAH DAN SISTEM IRIGASI SPRINGKLER

Mokoau Village, Kambu District, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, with partners/target audiences of the Nanga-Nanga Makmur Farmer Group. The Nanga-nanga Makmur Farmer Group is a farmer group that has been established by the Kendari City Agriculture Office in 2020. The problems encountered in the farmer group include land quality in this case low soil fertility, knowledge of fertilization techniques and also minimal organic fertilizer production. In addition, agricultural waste and secondary vegetation which are widely available but have not been optimally utilized as raw materials for engineering soil fertility and nutrient sources for cultivated plants and also irrigation systems/plant watering methods, especially those who carry out manual vegetable cultivation businesses. The solutions and targets offered are conducting technical guidance and demonstration of vegetable crop cultivation plots and the manufacture of secondary vegetation-based fertilizers for soil fertility engineering, as well as transferring sprinkler irrigation system technology. The results obtained from the solutions provided are (1) improving the quality of agricultural land, especially soil fertility through the use of organic fertilizers based on secondary vegetation and irrigation systems using sprinklers, (2) increasing the knowledge and skills of farmer group members about the manufacture of fertilizer products for soil fertility engineering. and some group members also make their own at their respective homes. The results made independently were judged to have succeeded and met the requirements as organic fertilizer, (3) increased knowledge of farmer group members in improving the quality and quality of agricultural land through modification of integrated farming techniques and sprinkler model irrigation systems. Sprinkler irrigation technology has never been carried out by partner groups, so through this activity it has added new insights and new skills to increase their land productivity and also streamline water use and time and there are technological innovations carried out jointly between partner farmer group members, students KKN and supervisors are real efforts in transferring knowledge in an effort to apply agricultural technology to partner groups

Monitoring kualitas tanah lahan pertanian Desa Sidorejo menggunakan sensor pH tanah dan Internet of Things

Abstract: Purpose: Assisting farmers in monitoring remotely the quality of agricultural land for rice crops in Sidorejo Village, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta. As well as farmers and the agriculture office can determine the composition of the fertilizer given to suit their rice plants. Method: The installed soil pH sensor will read the soil pH value for rice plants in the form of voltage, then the data from the voltage is processed by Arduino Nano and sent to the internet cloud using the SIM800L module. Result: With a soil pH value of 2.79, it will produce 800 kg of grain from an area of ??600 m2, while a soil pH value of 3.41 will also produce 500-600 kg of grain from an area of ??350 m2. Conclusion: The application of a soil quality monitoring system for rice plants in Siderejo Village, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta has been successfully implemented with an average control speed of 5,11-6,8 second, and the data can be accessed by farmers using mobile phones. Keywords: 1. soil quality 2. soil pH sensor 3. internet of things