1. Introduction. Climate change has been affected smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, threatening their food security and livelihoods [1].There is an increasing decline in production, declining food accessibility, and financial success in countries whose livelihood depends on farming due to the increased incidence and severity of the famine, changes in climate, and rain-fed …
Background Climate change has perverse effects on the natural resource base and productivity, negatively affecting the well-being of households and communities. There are various attempts by the government and NGOs to promote climate- (CSA) practices to help farmers adapt to and mitigate these negative impacts. This study aimed to identify CSA practices widely …
Ray Massey. Crop Economist. merges the technologies borne of the information age with a mature industry. It is an integrated crop management system that attempts to match the kind and amount of inputs with the actual crop needs for small areas within a field. This goal is not , but technologies …
Climate change may affect at both local and regional scales. Key impacts are described in this section. 1. Changes in Productivity. Climate change can make conditions better or worse for growing crops in different regions. For example, changes in temperature, rainfall, and frost-free days are leading to longer growing …
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Biotechnology – Horizons for Consumers and Producers This session focused on ’s commitment and accomplishments in strengthening U.S. leadership in biotechnology research and development for , and in regulating science-based products that enhance production and protection, including regulatory issues …
Background improved technologies remains to be a promising strategy to achieve food security and poverty reduction in many developing countries. However, there are limited rigorous impact evaluations on the contributions of such technologies on household welfare. This paper investigates the impact of improved technology use on household income in …
Reduce the risk of external factors. 2. Knowledge Transfer to strengthen farmer’s capability. Access to knowledge resource. Access to essential information on . Training innovation with Local Trainers. 3. Infrastructure Management. Weather station to cover areas.
Nakano and Washizu (2018) clarified that the spread of technology will build a industrial structure between the manufacturing, , information, and communication services industries, and contribute to moderate economic growth. Therefore, for green innovation after COVID-19, further research is required on the …
land in Bangladesh covers roughly 9.1 million hectares4, which is 70% of the country’s land area. Around 59.2% of the area is considered arable, 6.5% is occupied by permanent crops, while meadows and pastures account for 4.6% (area which is expected to decrease). Forested area represents approximately 11% of total land
IoT and AI based systems are capable of enhancing input use efficiency on the . • farming leverages digital technologies to automate operations in real-time. • Deep learning based solutions can solve numerous day to day problems. • Autonomous machinery, drones, and agribots address the issue of …
A fourth revolution. A key enabler for technological development in the and forestry sectors has been the rapid progress in information and monitoring technologies. Many technologies on the market utilize aerial imagery from satellites and drones and data from connected sensors for real-time monitoring and yield …
However, advanced technologies can transform inadequate farming methods into farming to ensure greater yields and efficiency. farming aims to manage activities through technologies. The technologies may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, predictive analysis, IoT, and drones to deliver cost …
farming through the application of information and communication technologies including IoT is expected to revolutionize the global landscape, making it more resource-efficient and productive. However, according to the World Bank, about 80 percent of the produce consumed by developing regions comes from smallholder farmers, and most of these farmers base their …
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Traditional practices, extensive use of inputs, and abrupt changes in climate have been of great concern to production around the world, especially in developing countries. Therefore, it is very vital to adopt and expand Climate- (CSA) practices. By the cross-sectional data of 350 cotton farmers from major cotton-growing districts of Punjab Pakistan …
This is the of the future, and Virginia Tech is leading the charge to help producers maximize efficiency while sparking a and natural resources economy. The university is creating the SmartFarm Innovation Network , a decentralized network of interconnected centers across the commonwealth.
It will also support systems to adapt to significant changes in climate, weather and markets. The program is made up of the following three elements: Farming Partnerships. Farming Partnerships ($57.5 million over 6 years) offered grants ranging between $250,000 and $4 million (GST exclusive).
Most of the technological innovations in enter the through equipment, to ease farmers’ decision-making processes. The ultimate goal of farming is to make a better use of natural resources to reduce farming trade-offs, thus meeting the society’s expectations for sustainable development.
Climate- (CSA) practices are crucial in managing climatic shocks faced by smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. However, evidence on the socio-psychological drivers of farmers’ adoption of CSA practices remains limited. This study employed the Theory of Planned Behavior framework to analyze smallholder farmers’ intention and adoption behavior toward CSA practices in …
climate- policies that will help protect the livelihoods of farmers and producers and secure a safe, … “ Bill Promotes Healthy Soils and a Healthier Climate,” E2 …
Climate- is an approach or set of practices aimed at increasing productivity and incomes sustainably, while building resilience and adapting to climate change …
5 Challenges the Sector Faces in 2023. represents a crucial sector that underpins our population growth and well-being. It has been providing nourishment for generations. According to the United Nations, development is one of the most powerful tools to combat extreme poverty, boost prosperity, and feed the …
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The application of is increasingly becoming a critical force in transforming the traditional methods of production in China. This change, based on technological innovation, is essential to promoting a sustainable production system in family farms. This study is based on the resource orchestration theory to investigate how affects the diversity …
production systems play a crucial role in global societal sustenance as they provide the world’s food, fuel, and fiber supplies. However, these systems face numerous challenges including climate change and resource depletion. Modern technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help address these challenges by contributing to revolutionizing production and …
Although U.S. Census data shows the total number of farms in Hawaii increased by about 5% to more than 7,300 from 2012 to 2017, the sector’s total market value dropped from $661 …
This study examines whether women’s participation in the household decision to adopt technology affects the adoption of climate- (CSA), using data collected from 1,267 households from two Indian states of Bihar and Haryana.