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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Land capability (classification) Land capability (classification) The term 'Land capability (classification) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The quality of soil resources for agricultural use is commonly expressed as land capability classes and subclasses, which show, in a general way, the suitability of soils for most kinds of field crops. Soils are grouped according to their limitations when they are used to grow field crops, the risk of damage when they are used, and the way they respond to treatment. Capability classes, the broadest groups, are designated by Roman numerals I through VIII, with I being the best soils and VIII being the poorest'. Previous 5 Terms: lampyridine lanameter lanceolate lanciform Land Breeze Next 5 Terms: Land classification land cover Land evaluation and site assessment system (LESA) Land grant colleges of agriculture Land grant university About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.