Land and water resources must be identified, characterized and quantified as an essential preliminary to agricultural development. Some of the techniques employed are described and discussed. The successful exploitation of these resources demands an accurate appraisal of socio-economic targets, which themselves must be amenable to adjustment in the light of fresh information on resource availability. Human understanding, if not compassion, is a desirable attribute of the planner.
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