The objective of the study is to calculate the rate of agricultural land transformation into hous... more 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 i...
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