FAO, sustainable land management combines socioeconomic
principles with environmentally sensitive technologies, policies, and activities. In order for sustainable land management
to be feasible, five objectives have been identified as Efficiency, Security, Protection, Vitality, and Acceptability. The
implementation and findings of the SLM regulation have been
identified as the main pillars to be tested and monitored. In
view of this framework, the SLM regulation should be followed cautiously in the field and established in a production
model that will protect the natural resources. In addition, the
model should be economically feasible and socially acceptable. However, it should also be understood that the system
cannot be sustainable in practices where the agricultural
structure is not properly managed, and the land is constantly
destroyed. This method requires, in principle, to protect and
improve soil fertility, to prevent and correct soil degradation,
and to prevent environmental damage.
In summary, sustainable soil resources management
combines technologies, policies, and activities aimed at
integrating socioeconomic principles with environmental
concerns simultaneously, such as protecting and promoting
sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably
managing land use, combating degradation and desertification, etc.
5.5 Conclusions
In Libya, agricultural activities are highly sensitive to the
limitations that are related to the natural environment as a
result of the unique climate, topography, soil characteristics.
Also, water scarcity and the low quality of water available
are among the common obstacles to agriculture production
in the country. Hence, farmers and farm communities across
the country are continuously challenged by these conditions.
To be successful in agricultural use in Libya, it is crucial that
the mentioned constraints and limitations are taken into
account in future plans. In fact, agricultural sustainability
can be only achieved if sustainable land management combines socioeconomic principles with environmentally sensitive technologies, policies, and activities. An increase in
agricultural production in Libya can be achieved by taking
some measures such as the adaptation of agro-components,
for example, fertilization, and the maintenance, mechanization, and harvesting of suitable land. In addition, the application of best soil management practices and combating
desertification and land degradation.
References
Bakker MM, Govers G, Rounsevell MDA (2004) The crop
productivity-erosion relationship: an analysis based on experimental
work. CATENA 57:55–76
Ben Mahmoud KR (1995) Libyan soils (Their genesis, classification,
properties and agricultural potentials). NASR, Tripoli, Libya,
pp 615 (in Arabic)
Ben Mahmoud KR (2013) Towards a national strategy for the
sustainability of natural resources and enhancing food security in
Libya, pp 123 (in Arabic)
Ben Mahmoud KR, Mansur S, L-Gomati A (2000) Desertification in the
third millennium, desertification conference toward better management of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in the 21st Century, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates. Zayed Prize Fdn, United Arab Emirates. https://www.
routledge.com/Desertification-in-the-Third-Millennium-Proceedingsof-an-International/Alsharhan-Wood-Goudie-Fowler-Abdellatif/p/boo
k/9789058095718. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Brady NC, Weil RR (1999) The nature and properties of soil, 12th edn.
Mac. Pub. Com. New York, pp 625–640
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1988)
Salt-Affected Soils and their Management. http://www.fao.org/3/
x5871e/x5871e00.htm. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1995)
Sustainable dryland cropping in relation to soil productivity. http://
www.fao.org/3/v9926e/v9926e00.htm. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (2002)
Agricultural drainage water management in arid and semi‐arid
areas. http://www.fao.org/3/a-ap103e.pdf. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
ILACO (1989) Agricultural compendium for rural development in the
tropics and subtropics, 2nd edn. Elsevier Science Publishing
Company Inc., New York. https://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/titel/
501212. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Jones A, Stolbovoy V, Rusco E, Gentile AR, Gardi C, Marechal B,
Montanarella L (2009) Climate change in Europe. 2. Impact on soil.
A review. Agron Sustain Dev 29(3):423–432
Landon JR (1984) Booker tropical soil manual. Booker Agriculture
International Limited, New York
Louwagie G, Gay SH, Burrell A (2009) Addressing soil degradation
in EU agriculture: relevant processes, practices and policies.
Report on the project ‘Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Conservation (SoCo). JRC Scientific and Technical Reports, ISSN 1018
5593, 209 p
MacDonal AM, Bonsor HC, Dochartaigh BEO, Taylor RG (2012)
Quantitative maps of groundwater resources in Africa. Environ, Res
Lett, p 7024009
Murray WG, Harris DG, Miller GA, Thompson NS (1983) Farm
appraisal and valuation, 6th edn. Iowa State University Press, 304 p
National Soil Erosion-Soil Productivity Research Planning Committee
(1981) Soil erosion effects on soil productivity: a research
perspective. J Soil Water Conserv 36(2):82–90
Nwer B (2005) The application of land evaluation technique in the
north-east of Libya. Ph.D. dissertation, Faculty of Environment,
Cranfield University, Silsoe
Nwer B, Ali A, Zurqani H (2013) Soil salinity mapping model
developed using RS and GIS in Libya. In: Global science &
technology forum. http://www.geosp.net/?research=soil-salinitymapping-model-developed-using-rs-and-gis-in-libya
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principles with environmentally sensitive technologies, policies, and activities. In order for sustainable land management
to be feasible, five objectives have been identified as Efficiency, Security, Protection, Vitality, and Acceptability. The
implementation and findings of the SLM regulation have been
identified as the main pillars to be tested and monitored. In
view of this framework, the SLM regulation should be followed cautiously in the field and established in a production
model that will protect the natural resources. In addition, the
model should be economically feasible and socially acceptable. However, it should also be understood that the system
cannot be sustainable in practices where the agricultural
structure is not properly managed, and the land is constantly
destroyed. This method requires, in principle, to protect and
improve soil fertility, to prevent and correct soil degradation,
and to prevent environmental damage.
In summary, sustainable soil resources management
combines technologies, policies, and activities aimed at
integrating socioeconomic principles with environmental
concerns simultaneously, such as protecting and promoting
sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably
managing land use, combating degradation and desertification, etc.
5.5 Conclusions
In Libya, agricultural activities are highly sensitive to the
limitations that are related to the natural environment as a
result of the unique climate, topography, soil characteristics.
Also, water scarcity and the low quality of water available
are among the common obstacles to agriculture production
in the country. Hence, farmers and farm communities across
the country are continuously challenged by these conditions.
To be successful in agricultural use in Libya, it is crucial that
the mentioned constraints and limitations are taken into
account in future plans. In fact, agricultural sustainability
can be only achieved if sustainable land management combines socioeconomic principles with environmentally sensitive technologies, policies, and activities. An increase in
agricultural production in Libya can be achieved by taking
some measures such as the adaptation of agro-components,
for example, fertilization, and the maintenance, mechanization, and harvesting of suitable land. In addition, the application of best soil management practices and combating
desertification and land degradation.
References
Bakker MM, Govers G, Rounsevell MDA (2004) The crop
productivity-erosion relationship: an analysis based on experimental
work. CATENA 57:55–76
Ben Mahmoud KR (1995) Libyan soils (Their genesis, classification,
properties and agricultural potentials). NASR, Tripoli, Libya,
pp 615 (in Arabic)
Ben Mahmoud KR (2013) Towards a national strategy for the
sustainability of natural resources and enhancing food security in
Libya, pp 123 (in Arabic)
Ben Mahmoud KR, Mansur S, L-Gomati A (2000) Desertification in the
third millennium, desertification conference toward better management of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in the 21st Century, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates. Zayed Prize Fdn, United Arab Emirates. https://www.
routledge.com/Desertification-in-the-Third-Millennium-Proceedingsof-an-International/Alsharhan-Wood-Goudie-Fowler-Abdellatif/p/boo
k/9789058095718. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Brady NC, Weil RR (1999) The nature and properties of soil, 12th edn.
Mac. Pub. Com. New York, pp 625–640
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1988)
Salt-Affected Soils and their Management. http://www.fao.org/3/
x5871e/x5871e00.htm. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (1995)
Sustainable dryland cropping in relation to soil productivity. http://
www.fao.org/3/v9926e/v9926e00.htm. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (2002)
Agricultural drainage water management in arid and semi‐arid
areas. http://www.fao.org/3/a-ap103e.pdf. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
ILACO (1989) Agricultural compendium for rural development in the
tropics and subtropics, 2nd edn. Elsevier Science Publishing
Company Inc., New York. https://library.wur.nl/WebQuery/titel/
501212. Accessed 5 Aug 2020
Jones A, Stolbovoy V, Rusco E, Gentile AR, Gardi C, Marechal B,
Montanarella L (2009) Climate change in Europe. 2. Impact on soil.
A review. Agron Sustain Dev 29(3):423–432
Landon JR (1984) Booker tropical soil manual. Booker Agriculture
International Limited, New York
Louwagie G, Gay SH, Burrell A (2009) Addressing soil degradation
in EU agriculture: relevant processes, practices and policies.
Report on the project ‘Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Conservation (SoCo). JRC Scientific and Technical Reports, ISSN 1018
5593, 209 p
MacDonal AM, Bonsor HC, Dochartaigh BEO, Taylor RG (2012)
Quantitative maps of groundwater resources in Africa. Environ, Res
Lett, p 7024009
Murray WG, Harris DG, Miller GA, Thompson NS (1983) Farm
appraisal and valuation, 6th edn. Iowa State University Press, 304 p
National Soil Erosion-Soil Productivity Research Planning Committee
(1981) Soil erosion effects on soil productivity: a research
perspective. J Soil Water Conserv 36(2):82–90
Nwer B (2005) The application of land evaluation technique in the
north-east of Libya. Ph.D. dissertation, Faculty of Environment,
Cranfield University, Silsoe
Nwer B, Ali A, Zurqani H (2013) Soil salinity mapping model
developed using RS and GIS in Libya. In: Global science &
technology forum. http://www.geosp.net/?research=soil-salinitymapping-model-developed-using-rs-and-gis-in-libya
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