JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGYAND NATURAL FARMING

Irma Abdul Rahman1, Djaria Dalanggo1, Inang Jafar1, Nurdin2, Nurmi3

1Mahasiswa, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

2Dosen Pengampuh Mata Kuliah, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

3Dosen Pengampuh Mata Kuliah, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

E-mail Korespondensi: irmaabdulrahman09@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Land characteristics and quality are fundamental factors determining the success of land and crop management in agricultural systems. Understanding the relationship between them is key to designing appropriate, efficient, and sustainable management strategies. This review article is compiled to comprehensively examine the relationship between land characteristics and quality with land and crop management based on synthesis from various previous studies. A systematic literature search was conducted on selected scientific journals relevant to the review topic. This review reveals that land characteristicsincluding physical, chemical, and biological soil properties directly influence land quality which in turn determines land suitability for various crop types and crop responses to management inputs. Land management such as tillage, fertilization, irrigation, and conservation must be tailored to site-specific land characteristics and quality to optimize productivity while maintaining land resource sustainability. Land quality assessment through land evaluation approaches becomes an important instrument in determining land use directions and appropriate management recommendations. This review is expected to serve as a useful academic reference for students, researchers, and practitioners in understanding the reciprocal relationship between land characteristics, land quality, and management practices to achieve sustainable agriculture.

Keywords:land characteristics, land quality, land management, crop management, land evaluation.

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