Water reservoirs that are often man-made, pipelines that extend from a lake or river to fields, or a large underground aquifer to source their water from, such as the Ogallala Aquifer in the United States.
Farmland doesn't have to be irrigated. Irrigation is only necessary if there isn't enough moisture in the form of precipitation to meet the needs of a growing crop, be it corn, soybeans, timothy, alfalfa, wheat, or rice. Irrigation is also used as a means to boost crop production (for the same reasons described previously) or pasture production in a dryland environment where a producer wants to have a pasture that is of high quality for his/her livestock. As stated above, irrigation isn't always necessary. Many parts of the world raise crops or has pastureland that never sees any level of irrigation because there is sufficient moisture to support crop production from the rain that falls from the sky, so much so that irrigation is considered not cost effective. Even the areas that get irrigated still see rainfall, and some years, farmers may recieve enough rainfall that irrigation doesn't need to be used. Other years, though, which may occur more often than the years of "excess" moisture (what area you live in depends on what you would consider "excess" in moisture levels), irrigation is necessary to support crop production.
Yes, the amount of farmland in the world can be increased through several methods, such as converting unused land, including marginal or degraded areas, into arable land. Additionally, advancements in agricultural technology and practices can enhance the productivity of existing farmland, potentially reducing the need for more land. However, this must be balanced with environmental considerations, as expanding farmland can lead to habitat loss and increased carbon emissions. Sustainable practices are crucial to ensure that any increase in farmland does not compromise ecological health.
Utilizing farmland for building development can stimulate economic growth by creating jobs and increasing housing availability in urban areas. It can also lead to improved infrastructure and services, benefiting local communities. However, this approach often raises concerns about food security and the loss of green spaces, necessitating a balanced consideration of land use priorities.
Technology has been positively affecting a country for a long period of time. When a company employ the use of capital intensive they produce more thus that company will have more goods to export. this will help to generate foreign currency for the country.
Saudi Arabia
tn order to get more farmland the geeks had to irrigate their land.
Egypt had more farmland because of the spread of the Nile Delta.
Yes, South America has more forest land than farmland.
Rivers are a good source of fish and fresh water. They can be irrigated more easily than lakes too. Areas around rivers provided more fertile farmland. Irrigation projects starts close to the river and then expands from it, the farther an area is from the river the less water they will have for irrigation.
Japan assigns more than 90% of its farmland to food crops.
Definitely more mountains. There was practically no good farmland in Ancient Greece (and there still isn't really).
Net Sown area is the total area sown with crops in a country. Area sown more than once is counted once only.Gross sown area is the area sown more than once in an agricultural year plus net sown area.
Mainly the south. This was because the North had industries, but the South had more farmland. In order to handle enormous patches of farmland, you needed a work force. African-American slaves was their answer.
they had more farmland
Their farmland was rich, and they can produce lot more than they could eat, so they traded with other countries.
kansas
Yes, deer populations often increase in areas where forests and prairies have been converted to farmland. This is because farmland can provide deer with a more abundant food supply and shelter, leading to higher numbers of deer in these areas.