OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS FOR EFFICIENT RESOURCE UTILIZATION THROUGH ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO INCREASE SOIL FERTILITY

Ensuring sustainable use of soil resources has become a strategic priority for agricultural systems worldwide. In regions with arid and semi-arid climates, where agricultural productivity heavily depends on irrigated lands, declining soil fertility exacerbates the risks associated with food insecurity, environmental degradation, and rural poverty. The limitations of purely agronomic interventions highlight the need for complementary economic instruments that encourage farmers to adopt sustainable land management practices. Financial incentives—such as conditional subsidies, tax exemptions, and access to preferential loans—can serve as effective drivers of behavior change. When integrated into broader agricultural policy frameworks, these tools help balance ecological responsibility with economic viability, thereby reinforcing both the productivity and resilience of farming systems.