Green recovery of cropland carrying capacity in developed regions: empirical evidence from Guangdong, China

Wei Fang (), Zhenyu Yang (), Zhen Liu () and Assem Abu Hatab ()
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Wei Fang: Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Zhenyu Yang: Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Zhen Liu: Nanjing Normal University
Assem Abu Hatab: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Economic Change and Restructuring, 2023, vol. 56, issue 4, No 12, 2405-2436

Abstract: Abstract This paper evaluates the carrying capacity of cultivated land in Guangdong Province, China, using the entropy weight method. Ecological and environmental pressure significantly impacts capacity, while economic and social factors are stable. Production pressure fluctuates and rises. To improve capacity, we must reduce ecological and environmental pressure, protect cultivated land resources, develop and promote green technology, and maintain water conservation facilities. The results indicate that reducing ecological and environmental pressure is essential to improve the carrying capacity of cultivated land in Guangdong Province. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability in developing regions like Guangdong Province. It suggests that a holistic approach that considers ecological, economic, and social factors is necessary to ensure long-term food security and sustainable land use practices.

Keywords: Staple grain; Cropland land carrying capacity; Grading evaluation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q57 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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