What is the primary purpose of farm surveying in agriculture?

What is the primary purpose of farm surveying in agriculture?

  1. Determining soil fertility
  2. Identifying pest infestations
  3. Mapping land boundaries ✓
  4. Assessing crop yield

Explanation

Farm surveying measures and maps land features for planning purposes. It determines: boundaries, area, slopes, elevation, and features like streams and rocks.

Uses: land registration, planning irrigation and drainage, designing terraces, allocating plots, and resolving boundary disputes.

Tools: measuring chains/tapes, levels, GPS devices. Basic surveying skills help farmers plan effectively and document their land holdings.