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ArticleIntegrated soil-water-crop management in salt-affected areas 2023
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No results found.Salt-affected soils, which includes both saline and sodic soils, are found in various regions around the world, on all continents and are present under a wide range of climatic conditions. Soil salinization and sodification are significant processes of degradation that pose a serious threat to soils and their ecosystem services. They negatively impact plant growth, limit crop productivity and are considered major challenges for agricultural production, food security, and sustainability in these areas. Efforts are being made worldwide to address the issues related to salt-affected soils including the implementation of improved irrigation practices to minimize salt accumulation. Overall, the management of salt-affected soils is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems and the protection of ecosystems in arid and semi-arid regions. -
MeetingRegional Workshop on Management of Salt-Affected Soils in the Arab Gulf States
Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 29 October - 2 November 1995
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No results found.Salinity is a global problem highly affecting 20 to 30 million ha., rendering them unfit for food production. According to FAO, as much as double that area is classified as "less affected" by salinity but remains vulnerable and susceptible to improper irrigation practices, deforestation, overgrazing and other abuses. In arid and semi-arid areas, such as in the Near East Region, irrigation plays an important role in the overall agriculture sector by producing over 1/3 of the agricultural output. In some countries where rainfall is scanty, irrigated areas are the backbone of their agricultural activity and the main contributors to food security. In its Continuous efforts to combat hunger, F AO recently launched the "Food For All Campaign. Irrigation was given prime attention in the Campaign's Special Programme for Food Security (SPFS). Soil conservation/rehabilitation, water harvesting and small scale irrigation schemes also figured in prominently in SPFS. The present volume documents fo r the "Regional Workshop on Management of Salt-Affected Soils in the Arab Gulf States". The F AO Regional Office sponsored the workshop in response to a request made by the Gulf States themselves. It is our hope that the review of the latest on monitoring and evaluating the effects of salinity would contribute positively to national activities. Especially in adopting feasible practices to combating soil and water salinization. -
Book (stand-alone)Report of the regional workshop on salt-affected soils from sea water intrusion: strategies for rehabilitation and management 2005
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No results found.The 26 December 2004 earthquake and tsunami devastated the lives of millions. With considerable determination, local communities have joined national and international organizations and governments to bring relief and start the recovery work. FAO has been involved in assisting the affected countries in numerous ways so that agricultural activities may be resumed. While short-term assistance is indispensable, strategic planning for medium and long-term rehabilitation in collaboration with partner s and governments is required for appropriate intervention. To strengthen regional coordination and collaboration in support of rural development and food security, the above workshop was organized in Bangkok, Thailand from 31 March to 1 April 2005. The overall goal was to enhance rehabilitation efforts for the reclamation of salt-affected soils in tsunami-affected areas and to identify suitable management practices for sustainable crop production. A major outcome of the workshop was a regional strategic framework for coordinating the actions to be taken at the regional level for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected areas.
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