8 FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WHEN SELECTING A WASTELAND TO BE RECLAIMED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE
Factors which should be considered when selecting a wasteland to be reclaimed for agricultural use. The size of the area- i.e. big enough to justify reclamation. Soils should be fertile to minimize the cost in improving them. (Fertilizers) Minimal incidence of pests and diseases/controllable. The climate should be suitable / favorable for the intended agricultural use. Availability of capital to initiate the project i.e. cost effectiveness. Availability of skilled manpower. The land should be undulating for mechanization or irrigation. Accessibility of the area. LAND RECLAMATION Land reclamation is the process of converting wasteland into farm land for growing of crops and keeping of animals while land rehabilitation is the process of restoring land to its former productive state. Importance Intensify food production to feed the ever-increasing population To overcome land shortage and pressure. Methods of Land Reclamation Irrigation Artificial method of supplying water to a regio...