Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change [Volume 1]

A. John Bailer,Rosemary Pennington

Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change [Volume 1]
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
12 December 2019
Pages
304
ISBN
9780367345235

Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change [Volume 1]

A. John Bailer,Rosemary Pennington

Conservation agriculture is a sustainable production model that not only optimizes crop yields, but also reaps economic and environmental benefits as well. The adoption of successful conservation agriculture methods has resulted in energy savings, higher organic matter content and biotic activity in soil, increased crop-water availability and thus resilience to drought, improved recharge of aquifers, less erosion, and reduced impacts from the weather associated with climate change in general.

Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change examines several important aspects of crop production, such as climate change, soil management, farm machinery, and different methods for sustainable conservation agriculture. It presents spatial distribution of a daily, monthly and annual precipitation concentration indices, Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for analyzing the organic matter in soil, and adaptation strategies for climate-related plant disease scenarios. It also discusses solar energy-based greenhouse modeling, precision farming using remote sensing and GIS, and various types of machinery used for conservation agriculture.

Features:

Examines the effects of climate change on agriculture and the related strategies for mitigation through practical, real-world examples

Explores innovative on-farm technology options to increase system efficiency resulting in improved water usage

Presents examples of precision farming using climate-resilient technologies

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.