Cartography as a tool for monitoring changes in strategic crop production in Iraq
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Cartographic maps are a fundamental tool in studying the relationship between humans and the land, as they allow for monitoring and analyzing the spatial and temporal changes in the production of strategic crops in Iraq. This study aims to provide an accurate spatial database to support the assessment of the agricultural reality and aid decision-makers in developing effective strategies to enhance food security and achieve sustainable agricultural development. The study found that wheat production is concentrated in Salahuddin (540,330 tons, 19.54%), Nineveh (326,339 tons, 11.80%), and Wasit (352,251 tons, 12.74%), while rice production is mainly in Najaf (9,717 tons, 83.50%) and Qadisiyyah (1,277 tons, 10.97%). Barley production is concentrated in Nineveh and Kirkuk, whereas maize is primarily produced in Nineveh, Kirkuk, and Anbar. The study recommends using cartographic mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to monitor production changes and link them to environmental factors to support agricultural planning and improve productivity.
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