Land suitability assessment for surface irrigation development at Ethiopian highlands using geospatial technology

Abstract Irrigation development necessitates suitable lands for higher yield production and the of long-term irrigation systems. The purpose this research was to identify appropriate in Minch Yekest watershed West Amhara, Ethiopia. Geospatial multi-criteria decision-making techniques were used study. For land suitability analysis surface irrigation, slope, use, altitude, distance from water source, soil characteristics, available storage capacity parameters used. To find best location values weighted combined using overlay tool. each physical parameter classified into four classes (S1, S2, S3, N) based on Food Agricultural Organization guideline. According findings, 63% area is highly suitable, 6.25% moderately 28.69% marginally 2.06% not aforementioned purposes. methodological approach study findings could help policymakers make better decisions when developing projects