Dear Abdulkarem

The LCC is one of a number of interpretive groupings made primarily for agricultural purposes. The principles of LCC are the following: (1) areas of land are put into classes ranging from best (Class I) to worst (Class VIII), (2) land allocated to a particular capability class has the potential for the use specified for that class and for all classes below it, (3) the perspective is one of a land use hierarchy: some land uses are more desirable than others (cultivation is preferable to pastures, pastures preferable to woodland etc.), (4) allocation into a particular capability class is based on limitations of the land or restrictions on the range of uses or the management/conservation practices needed for the particular use, (5) commonly considered limitations are erosion hazard, excess water, depth, stoniness, climatic limitations, (6) there is a strong bias towards conservation needs (for protection against erosion). The LCC assumes economic criteria in its classification but not explicitly and a fairly high standard of management, using the technical means, capital resources and management skills of the ‘better farmer’ as the basis for classification. LCC’s main advantages is that it offers a simple, flexible and rapid ranking of land according to the range of uses it can be put into, and can be applied for planning of diverse farms, but also for village land reorganization or new land settlement. LCC does not necessarily indicate what is the best use for the land nor the most profitable. It does not consider criteria of location, accessibility etc., and cannot classify land adequately for uses other than arable. It is also unable to consider adequately climatic limitations owing to considerable variations between crops and cultivars, and the kind of climatic hazards.

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http://www.fao.org/land-water/land/land-governance/land-resources-planning-toolbox/category/details/es/c/1028013/

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You need to do soil fertility test to see what nutrients the soil has so as to be able to know the right amount of fertilizer to apply. The other issue is the climate. The other issue is machines to be used in the farm.

Soil organic matter

Dears

It is important to know that land capability assessment is not based on one or two factors, and several factors are effective in determining land capability classes, which I recommended you refer to those references.

I think that first of all you should first look at the soil chart and understand what type of soil there is because the type of soil affects the structure and the level of fertility, as well as also see the soil use chart to understand what types of soil own vegetation. Beginning in this way you will be able to understand how to use the soil in a sustainable way using the best techniques.

In addition, you should always assess the level of fertility through soil analysis. You can also use GIS technology via drone to provide additional information.

A. Climate is of eminent importance here as it dictates:

1. Availability of rainfall and role of other weather elements in ensuring Agricultural productivity in the area.

2. Macro and Microbial activities that play key roles in soil formation and fertility enhancement.

B. Topography of the area translate to the capability issue as regards to the area being plains, gently sloping, undulating or a highland and also the denudational activities taking place in the area.

C. Availability of other resources such as capital and human resources.

Location in relation to available labor force, markets and transportation hubs.

Dear Dr. Reza Sokouti

Thank you for your kind explanation.