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Multi-criteria land suitability assessment for mulberry-based agroforestry using AHP and GIS approach in Anantnag district of the Kashmir valley, India, to achieve sustainable agriculture

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  • Ruyida Mushtaq

    (University of Kashmir)

  • Rajesh Kumar Yadav

    (Mohanlal Sukhadia University)

  • Abida Fayaz Fayaz

    (University of Kashmir)

  • Pervez Ahmed

    (University of Kashmir)

  • Harmeet Singh

    (University of Kashmir)

Abstract

In order to minimize human impact on the environment, it is crucial to determine the best way to utilize land through assessments of its suitability. This research focuses on the Anantnag district in the Kashmir valley, exploring its potential as a suitable area for mulberry agroforestry. Consequently, the selection of suitable sites for mulberry-based agroforestry has become an essential element of sustainable land use planning and agriculture, with the aim of maintaining ecological equilibrium. In the context of a Geographic Information System (GIS), we employ a method called multi-criteria assessment to evaluate the suitability of a specific site for mulberry agroforestry in the study area. This assessment involves considering various factors such as slope, temperature, rainfall, land use and land cover (LULC), as well as the physical and chemical properties of the soil. To assign scores to these criteria, we utilized the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) technique, conducted interviews with local experts, and referred to existing literature. By applying a weighted overlay analysis, which takes into account the importance of each parameter, we generated a map depicting the suitability of the research area for mulberry agroforestry. The map for mulberry agroforestry suitability in the study area indicates that 16.59% of the land is highly suitable, 28.16% is moderately suitable, 40.29% is marginally suitable, and 14.96% is unsuitable. To ensure the accuracy of the findings, satellite images, Sentinel-2b LULC mapping, and GPS-enabled field surveys were extensively employed to verify the results. These findings can be utilized by farmers, regional developers, and the government to inform their decisions regarding potential mulberry agroforestry areas and develop sustainable agroforestry management strategies for the region.

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  • Ruyida Mushtaq & Rajesh Kumar Yadav & Abida Fayaz Fayaz & Pervez Ahmed & Harmeet Singh, 2024. "Multi-criteria land suitability assessment for mulberry-based agroforestry using AHP and GIS approach in Anantnag district of the Kashmir valley, India, to achieve sustainable agriculture," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 26(11), pages 28293-28315, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:26:y:2024:i:11:d:10.1007_s10668-023-03812-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-03812-x
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