Trends in the Agriculture of Central Asia and Implications for Rangelands and Croplands

Suleimenov, Mekhlis

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“…For example, over the past 20 years (1998-2018), the capital of Kazakhstan transformed from a provincial regional city into a large metropolis as a result of the combined impact of the above three factors and became the political, economic, and cultural center of the republic [5]. In the adjacent agro-industrial areas, under the influence of the metropolis, certain changes also took place during the study period, both under the influence of urban sprawl [6] and other factors [7], which still require analysis and evaluation.…”

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A Spatiotemporal Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Peri-Urban Areas: A Case Study of Arshaly District, Kazakhstan

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In this study, the spatiotemporal dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) were evaluated in the peri-urban area of the Arshaly district, which borders the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Landsat multispectral images were used to study the changes in LULC. The analysis of LULC dynamics was carried out using supervised classification with a multi-temporal interval (1998, 2008, and 2018). During the study period, noticeable changes occurred in LULC. There was an increase in the area of arable land and forests and a reduction in the pastures. There was a sharp increase in the built-up area; that is, there was an intensification of land use through an increase in the share of arable land as well as the transformation of agricultural land for development. However, in general, the influence of urban sprawl in this peri-urban area has so far been accompanied by only a slight focus on its sustainable development.

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A Spatiotemporal Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Peri-Urban Areas: A Case Study of Arshaly District, Kazakhstan

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“…available literature, and for that reason detailed analysis of socio-ecological coevolutions at various scales may be absent. In our study, social change has occurred through agricultural developments that influence the economies of the CAC, observed through contribution of agriculture to the GDP and employment [27,28]. The main agrarian changes in policies, institutions, infrastructure, markets, and farmers' practices and perceptions in the CAC during the Soviet Union and transition period are considered major drivers of social change.…”

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“…[31]. Each republic specialized in the production of specific commodities (i.e., Kazakhstan in grain, Kyrgyzstan in maize, alfalfa and sheep, and Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in cotton and karakul sheep) [27]. Accordingly, the agricultural sector in the region was modernized to increase output of these commodities (e.g., developing seed and fodder varieties, new livestock breeds, machineries and crop management practices) [32].…”

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“…In Kyrgyzstan, the area in wheat production has doubled and cultivation of dry beans is increasing. In Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the area in wheat cultivation has increased, while, in Uzbekistan, the area in cotton and fodder cultivation has declined as a result of an increase in wheat area [27]. Land use mainly consists of crops and pasture, while forests have a negligible role.…”

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“…Land degradation: Economic developments throughout the region, especially state imposed procurement targets for cultivated crops, have depended on intensive use of natural resources [1,27]. This resource-dependent approach has impacted natural resources and ecosystems, which is evidenced by land degradation of about 20%-30% of agricultural lands [45].…”

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Abstract:We examine constraints and opportunities to enhance adoption of agroforestry for ecosystem and livelihood improvement in post-Soviet economies, using Central Asian countries as examples. Using a coevolutionary socio-ecological systems framework, we describe how development efforts, especially agricultural policies, under centrally planned regimes and under transition to market economies have changed environmental conditions, and how they affect peoples' welfare. We then discuss agroforestry as a sustainable land use practice to address these issues. We present regional-specific and -suitable agroforestry practices, and discuss their potential. We found that legacies from the previous period of central planning shape current land uses, institutions, infrastructure and decisions of farmers, and constrain development of agroforestry. By identifying opportunities and constraints of agroforestry, we provide recommendations for enhancing the use of agroforestry in Central Asia.

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Trends in the Agriculture of Central Asia and Implications for Rangelands and Croplands

Cited by 11 publications

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A Spatiotemporal Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Peri-Urban Areas: A Case Study of Arshaly District, Kazakhstan

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