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Agroecology for Climate Adaptation
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Cover Cropping
Planting crops that cover the soil and protect it from erosion caused by wind and water, helping to maintain soil health and fertility, and to prevent soil water evaporation.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Combining biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks, adapting to climate change by promoting a balanced ecosystem.
Rotational Grazing
Moving livestock between pastures to allow for vegetation regrowth, prevent overgrazing, and reduce the carbon footprint of livestock farming by enhancing soil carbon sequestration.
Crop Diversification
Growing a variety of crops to increase resilience to climate change, ensuring that if one crop fails due to extreme weather conditions, others may survive. This broadens income sources and reduces risk.
Soil Conservation Techniques
Practices such as no-till farming, contour plowing, and use of organic matter that prevent soil degradation, enhance water retention, and build a resilient soil microbiome.
Companion Planting
Growing different plants together that benefit each other through pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial organisms, thus reducing the need for chemical inputs.
Water Harvesting and Management
Strategies to collect and store rainwater and manage irrigation efficiently to counteract climate-induced water scarcity. The improved water availability supports crops during dry periods.
Agroforestry
Integrating trees into farming systems which can provide shade, act as windbreaks and improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, thus enhancing resilience to changing climate patterns.
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