A GIS-based MCDM approach to achieve optimal cropping pattern (theory and application in a semi-arid region).

ABSTRACT: Water and soil are two important inputs in the production of agricultural products in order to ensure food security on the global scale. Considering the critical situation of water in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world, improving the physical and economic water productivity is one of the most effective measures to deal with water shortage and increase agricultural production. The purpose of this research was to present a combined MCDM-GIS framework to investigate the factors affecting the increase in physical and economic agricultural water productivity in order to achieve an optimal cropping pattern. 21 sub-criteria were selected from six criteria including water resources, soil, technical, social, economic, and agricultural. Seven options were selected, including the basic crops

SUBMITTER: Naeimi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12848063 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature