The Challenges Facing Agriculture and the Production of Agricultural Crops and Ways to Develop them in the Al-Haydariyah District

Abstract

Natural factors play a significant role in the emergence of many problems that hinder agricultural production and development in the study area. Foremost among these is the issue of climate extremism, including temperature fluctuations beyond the permissible range for crop needs, increased wind speed, and dust storms, all of which have a negative impact on agricultural crops. Additionally, there is the problem of salinity, particularly in the river basins and the western plateau of the study area, due to a combination of natural and human factors. Furthermore, the issue of water scarcity and water shortages has led to a reduction in the cultivated area due to the policies pursued by upstream countries. The arid climate, characterized by minimal rainfall, which cannot be relied upon for agricultural activities in the study area, further compounds the issue. The scarcity of rainfall also limits the number of crops that can be cultivated in the study area.