College of Education for Human Sciences Organizes a Seminar on Agricultural Geography and its Relationship with Climate

The Department of Geography at the College of Education for Human Sciences at Samarra University organized a scientific seminar titled “The Relationship between Climate and Agricultural Geography: Determinants, Impacts, and Future Challenges.” This event coincided with the celebration of World Water Day, observed annually on March 22nd.

The seminar was presented by Assist. Lect. Najwa Abd Ali and Assist. Lect. Khalaf Fadhil Ali.

Najwa defined agricultural geography as a branch of human geography that focuses on studying the spatial distribution of agricultural activities and analyzing the factors affecting them, emphasizing that climate [is the cornerstone for]* food.

For his part, Khalaf explained the concept of climate as the average atmospheric conditions for multiple elements—such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind, and solar radiation—over a long period. He clarified that water from rainfall or artificial irrigation plays a decisive role in plant growth and crop ripening, noting that every crop has optimal thermal and water limits to ensure productivity.

The seminar concluded by emphasizing the need to Strengthen applied climatic and water studies in the agricultural field, Develop accurate databases on water resources to support decision-making And Expand the use of modern technologies for climate and water forecasting.

These steps aim to contribute to the formulation of agricultural policies based on precise and sustainable scientific foundations.