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Agricultural land use is the application and management of terrestrial surface area for the production of food, fiber, and other agricultural commodities through practices such as cultivation, livestock grazing, and forestry. As an academic concept and research field, it systematically investigates the spatial distribution, intensity, patterns of change, and underlying drivers of these activities across various scales. This research focuses on analyzing the complex interactions between human decisions, environmental conditions, technological advancements, and socio-economic factors that shape how land is used for agriculture, and assesses the resulting impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, resource availability, and human well-being. Understanding agricultural land use is fundamental for addressing global challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, climate change, and sustainable rural development.