期刊名称：International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities
印刷版ISSN：2250-0715
电子版ISSN：2248-9010
出版年度：2014
卷号：6
期号：2
页码：141-156
出版社：International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities
摘要：The objective of the study is to calculate the rate of agricultural land transformation into housing schemes in Bahawalpur City during 1988-2008 and also analyze the properties of soil to prove either its fertile or infertile? Seven study sites from different locations of the city were selected and data had been collected from owners and builders of these colonies through structured interview. Results shown, from 1988 to 2008 these housing colonies have been converted 256 acres of precious farmland (12.8 acres/ year) with high rise in land prices. To certify the soil fertility of these colonies, 14 soil samples (2 from each area) were gathered and selected soil properties have been tested in soil and water testing laboratory of agriculture department of Bahawalpur. Analysis had revealed that soils have loamy to moderate loamy texture suitable for agricultural crops. Yellow and light brown color of soil showed the presence of less organic content and less iron oxide. The pH of soil in sampled colonies was ranked suitable and moderate for crops production. Electrical conductivity (EC) in sampledcolonies was suitable for the cultivation of all crops. Moderate value of soil phosphorus (P) was found in five colonies. Potassium (K) in study sites was classified fertile and moderate fertile. However, organic matter of soil in study sites was poor. In sum, agricultural land in Bahawalpur is fertile.
关键词：Agricultural land transformation; Bahawalpur City; Housing colonies; Land;prices; Soil properties.
