Abstract
The value gained by the demining of farmland is estimated and compared with the cost of demining for manual demining and mechanized demining. It is found that for farmland used for growing ordinary crops (as opposed to “luxury” crops yielding higher prices), the cost of demining and recultivation for reasons of economy is not to exceed 40 cents (U.S.)/m. To reach this target requires mechanized demining wherever possible, confining manual demining to areas not suitable for mechanized demining. A method is shown by which 100 percent safety of the demined area can be achieved and which facilitates quality control. The required capacities for mechanized and manual demining are estimated in relation to the time schedule for the worldwide demining of all mine affected and mine suspected farmland.
Recommended Citation
Schoeck, Peter
(2000)
"The Demining of Farmland - Cost/Benefit Analysis and Quality Control,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 4
:
Iss.
3
, Article 21.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol4/iss3/21
Included in
Defense and Security Studies Commons, Emergency and Disaster Management Commons, Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons, Peace and Conflict Studies Commons