Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China

Global food security continues to face serious challenges. The “Greater Food” perspective can guarantee regional food security and the availability of basic agricultural products. However, there is still a lack of an appropriate methodology to optimize the spatial agricultural production system unde...

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Main Authors: Xin Li, Xin Xu, Ru Meng Yin
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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description Global food security continues to face serious challenges. The “Greater Food” perspective can guarantee regional food security and the availability of basic agricultural products. However, there is still a lack of an appropriate methodology to optimize the spatial agricultural production system under the concept of “greater food.” In this study, we quantitatively analyzed agricultural production space’s quality and spatial distribution characteristics using multi-scale fusion and ecological niche suitability models. The results showed that The overall level of agricultural production function in Yangzhou was high, with firm spatial heterogeneity, high in the southeast and low in the southwest bounded by the line of Gaoyou Lake. The distribution pattern was closely related to the land use status, urban development, topography, and spatial functional positioning of the national territory. The natural quality of agricultural production was better, and the spatial form was more regular and compact. However, due to the coercion of urbanization and industrialization development, the overall ecological location suitability was average. The suitability around the built-up areas, Gaoyou Lake, Baoying Lake, and the Yangtze River was generally low. Based on the results of the comprehensive evaluation of agricultural production functions and ecological suitability, it could be divided into four areas: core protection area, integration and optimization area, comprehensive improvement area, and restricted development area. We plan to propose a classification and optimization strategy accordingly. The method of this study synthesized the multifunctionality and suitability of land use for agricultural production space identification. In this way, it may provide innovative ideas for delineating agricultural production space in economically developed areas, which could guide the optimization of agricultural production space with high quality.
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spelling doaj-art-7ca65cf52e3144d4a4502e3ce1b3a3f52024-12-16T05:35:04ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2024-12-01169112805Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, ChinaXin Li0Xin Xu1Ru Meng Yin2Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou 225009, China; Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crops, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; College of Land Management, Nanjing Agriculuture University, Nanjing 219005, China; Corresponding author at: Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Jiangsu, Yangzhou 225009, China.Population Research Institute, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210042, China; High-Quality Development Evaluation Research Institute, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210003, ChinaCollege of Land Management, Nanjing Agriculuture University, Nanjing 219005, ChinaGlobal food security continues to face serious challenges. The “Greater Food” perspective can guarantee regional food security and the availability of basic agricultural products. However, there is still a lack of an appropriate methodology to optimize the spatial agricultural production system under the concept of “greater food.” In this study, we quantitatively analyzed agricultural production space’s quality and spatial distribution characteristics using multi-scale fusion and ecological niche suitability models. The results showed that The overall level of agricultural production function in Yangzhou was high, with firm spatial heterogeneity, high in the southeast and low in the southwest bounded by the line of Gaoyou Lake. The distribution pattern was closely related to the land use status, urban development, topography, and spatial functional positioning of the national territory. The natural quality of agricultural production was better, and the spatial form was more regular and compact. However, due to the coercion of urbanization and industrialization development, the overall ecological location suitability was average. The suitability around the built-up areas, Gaoyou Lake, Baoying Lake, and the Yangtze River was generally low. Based on the results of the comprehensive evaluation of agricultural production functions and ecological suitability, it could be divided into four areas: core protection area, integration and optimization area, comprehensive improvement area, and restricted development area. We plan to propose a classification and optimization strategy accordingly. The method of this study synthesized the multifunctionality and suitability of land use for agricultural production space identification. In this way, it may provide innovative ideas for delineating agricultural production space in economically developed areas, which could guide the optimization of agricultural production space with high quality.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X24012627“Greater Food” conceptMultifunctional land useEcological niche suitabilityAgricultural production spaceYangzhou City
spellingShingle Xin Li
Xin Xu
Ru Meng Yin
Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China
Ecological Indicators
“Greater Food” concept
Multifunctional land use
Ecological niche suitability
Agricultural production space
Yangzhou City
title Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China
title_full Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China
title_fullStr Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China
title_full_unstemmed Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China
title_short Spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of “Greater Food Concept” in Yangzhou, China
title_sort spatial optimization of agricultural production from the perspective of greater food concept in yangzhou china
topic “Greater Food” concept
Multifunctional land use
Ecological niche suitability
Agricultural production space
Yangzhou City
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X24012627
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