EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENT USE OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THE GANJA-DASHKASAN ECONOMIC DISTRICT BASED ON GEO-SPATIAL AND STATISTICAL DATA

R.I. Guliyev 

Institute of Geography PLE, Ministry of Science and Education, Baku, Azerbaijan

quliyevramil915@gmail.com

DOI: 10.59423/gnr.2026.66.98.011

Abstract. A comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of the development of crop and livestock farming in the study area over the past 20 years, as well as the modern structure and transformation trends of agricultural lands. Against the backdrop of global climate change and food security challenges, assessing the potential of agricultural lands and determining ways to use them efficiently is of strategic importance. The study used modern computing platforms such as Google Earth Engine (GEE) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods to process large-scale satellite data. These technologies allowed for a detailed study of the natural and geographical conditions of the area and to scientifically substantiate the results of agricultural production. Taking into account the impact of changes in geographical space on socio-economic relations, a mutual analysis of spatial indicators and official statistical data was carried out. This integrated approach allows for the quantitative and qualitative assessment of economic indicators in agriculture, as well as for predicting future development directions of the sector. The results of the study prove the necessity of applying innovative methods in land resource management and serve as a scientific basis for optimizing the agrarian potential of the region.

Keywords: Drought, NDVI, yield, CV, correlation, land.

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Accepted for publication: November 20, 2025

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R.I. Guliyev – Evaluation of the efficient use of agricultural lands in the Ganja-Dashkasan economic district based on geo-spatial and statistical data. Geography and Natural Resources, №2 (24), 2025, pp. 78-86.