A Geographical Analysis of Agricultural Production in Al-Hartha District

Abstract

This study examines the natural and human geographical factors that have a direct impact on agricultural production in Al-Hartha District, in addition to analyzing the current agricultural situation. The aim is to identify the constraints that hinder the development of agricultural land. Among the most significant and interrelated obstacles are the high salinity of agricultural soils, scarcity of energy sources, reluctance to engage in agricultural work, low usage of agricultural mechanization, and urban encroachment on farmland—all of which have negatively affected agricultural productivity in the district.

The study also proposes recommendations for agricultural development in the study area to enhance agricultural activity in Al-Hartha District. The findings indicate a decline in the cultivated land area despite the suitability of the soil for most agricultural patterns. The study recommends the preparation of a land-use plan for agricultural areas in the district to regulate the urban development of population centers and ensure the optimal and sustainable use of farmland. Furthermore, it calls for the implementation of extension and training programs in various fields of sustainable agriculture to change negative attitudes and adjust neutral views toward sustainable farming techniques through intensive media campaigns aimed at raising farmers’ awareness.