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Climate Change and Agriculture
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Livestock Health and Productivity
Effects: Heat stress affecting livestock health and productivity. Adaptation: Breeding heat-tolerant livestock and improving animal housing.
Water Scarcity
Effects: Reduced water availability for irrigation due to changes in rainfall patterns. Adaptation: Water-saving technologies and efficient water management practices.
Increased Pest And Disease Incidence
Effects: Warmer climate may lead to higher pest and disease prevalence in crops. Adaptation: Integrated pest management and development of resistant crop varieties.
Extreme Weather Events
Effects: Damage to crops and livestock due to storms, floods, and droughts. Adaptation: Implementing early warning systems and resilient agricultural practices.
Economic Impacts on Farmers
Effects: Yield fluctuations leading to income instability for farmers. Adaptation: Insurance schemes and diversifying income sources.
Shift in Agricultural Zones
Effects: Traditional crop areas becoming less suitable, new areas emerging. Adaptation: Crop diversification and shifting cultivation zones northward or to higher altitudes.
Changes in Fishery Patterns
Effects: Altered fish migratory patterns and populations due to ocean warming and acidification. Adaptation: Sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture adaptations.
Changes in Crop Yields
Effects: Variable productivity due to temperature and precipitation changes. Adaptation: Develop heat-resistant crop varieties and irrigation strategies.
Soil Degradation
Effects: Increased risk of soil erosion and quality loss due to extreme weather events. Adaptation: Conservation agriculture and soil management practices.
Pollination Services Disruption
Effects: Changes in pollinator populations affecting fruit and seed production. Adaptation: Protecting and enhancing pollinator habitats and using alternative pollination methods.
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