Sustainable Agricultural Practices as a Response to Climate Change in Northern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1245-1276
Author(s):  
Woldegebrial Zeweld ◽  
Guido Van Huylenbroeck ◽  
Girmay Tesfay ◽  
Stijn Speelman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

scholarly journals Implications of Climate Change on Soil Functions: A Case for Achieving Local Coconut Sufficiency from Sustainable Agricultural Practices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinedu Egbunike ◽  
Nonso Okoye ◽  
Okoroji-Nma Okechukwu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Soil Functions ◽  
Soil Biodiversity ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Climate change is a major threat to agricultural food production globally and locally. It poses both direct and indirect effects on soil functions. Thus, agricultural management practices has evolved to adaptation strategies in order to mitigate the risks and threats from climate change. The study concludes with a recommendation the coconut farmers should explore the idea of soil biodiversity in a bid to mitigate the potential negative impact of climate related risk on the farming. The study proffers the need for adopting sustainable agricultural practices to boost local coconut production. This can contribute to the simultaneous realisation of two of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations: SDG 2 on food security and sustainable agriculture and SDG 13 on action to combat climate change and its impacts. The study findings has implications for tackling climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa and in particular Nigeria in order to boost local agricultural production and coconut in particular without negative environmental consequences and an ability to cope with climate change related risks.

scholarly journals RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON PADDY FARMING: THE SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION (SRI)

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Federica Agnese ◽  
Zakirah Othman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
System Of Rice Intensification ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
Climate Resilience ◽  
Smart Farming ◽  
Rice Intensification ◽  
Agriculture Management ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The global climate system began posing risks forhuman and natural systems on all continents and across oceans. It is therefore essential to identify and adopt solutions that sustainably increase rice productionandstrengthen crops’ resilience to climate variabilities. The ecosystem-based crop managementtechnique of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an alternativesolution in environmental development plans.In line with the need of developing climate-smart farming management, this narrativereviewaims toaddress to SRI adoption as atransition to more productive, inclusive and sustainable agriculture that promotes the use of climate-resilient crops. Thereview providedevidence that SRI is beneficial toaddress sustainable agricultural practices and enhance resilience against climate change. In conclusion, SRI-based paddy farming responds to the need fora sound functioning of agriculture management and build climate resilience.

Microbes in biogeochemical cycles: a perspective on climate resilient agriculture.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (006) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditi Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Biogeochemical Cycles ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Ecosystem Functions ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Abstract Microorganisms, which are ubiquitous players in all major agro-ecosystems, play important roles in biogeochemical cycles. Due to anthropogenic activities and current practices of agriculture, there has been interference in the natural cycling of essential elements and nutrients. A harmony in the functioning of natural biogeochemical cycles in the soil is essential for maintaining all life on Earth. Therefore, usage of beneficial soil microorganisms is important for sustaining agriculture due to poor soil health conditions that prevail because of excessive chemical inputs both in the past and present to increase crop yields. In this review, we focus on how the terrestrial soil microbes are involved in the interplay between biogeochemical cycles, sustainable agricultural practices, and climate change. We have highlighted the mechanisms by which microbes, through aiding the mineralization processes, support plant growth in cycling of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. Microorganisms further support plant growth to adapt to climate change although few specific mechanisms are known, but many others by which they aid plants remain enigmatic. Despite the various gaps that remain, we advocate that coupling biogeochemical cycles research with sustainable agricultural practices using plant-microbe interchange is highly warranted. Therefore, to feed a growing global population and to preserve ecosystem functions, we propose that the agricultural practices should be conducted in a manner to regulate greenhouse gases release and safeguard our environmental resources due to climate change.

scholarly journals Climate-smart agriculture for sustainable agricultural sectors: The case of Mooifontein

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Mathews ◽  
Leandri Kruger ◽  
Gideon J. Wentink
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Agricultural Communities ◽  
Climate Risks ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Climate change is an environmental phenomenon with the potential to exacerbate existing disaster risks and cause extensive human, financial and environmental losses. The Mooifontein agricultural region in South Africa is considered to be a region vulnerable to climate change– associated risks. These climate risks would pose a substantial threat to the livelihoods of farmers in the Mooifontein area. This article aims to explore climate-smart agriculture (CSA) as a resilience-building tool to ensure sustainable agricultural practices. A qualitative research approach was utilised to gain insights into climate change and the lived experiences of farmers and agricultural experts in Mooifontein. The findings revealed that agricultural communities should focus on the identification and application of adaptation strategies like CSA. The adoption of appropriate CSA practices will play a vital role in ensuring sustainable livelihoods and improved community resilience for farming communities in the Mooifontein region.

scholarly journals Assessing the Zero Hunger Target Readiness in Africa in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin ◽  
Oluwaseun Aramide Otekunrin ◽  
Folorunso Oludayo Fasina ◽  
Abiodun Olusola Omotayo ◽  
Muhammad Akram
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Face ◽  
Zero Hunger ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

<p>Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) is hinged on achieving zero hunger target globally by 2030. Many developing countries, especially African countries, are challenged with extreme hunger that are often caused or compounded by bad governance, conflicts and climate change. In this paper, we assess Africa’s readiness towards attaining the zero hunger target by 2030 in the face of COVID-19 pandemic. Patterns of Global Hunger Index (GHI) and each of its indicators across Africa are compared before the pandemic (2000-2019). The effect of the pandemic on the hunger situation in Africa is discussed by highlighting the mitigating measures put in place by selected African governments. We have found that most African countries have recorded steady reduction in their child mortality rates but high prevalence of undernourishment, stunting and child wasting indicates significant challenges hampering the achievement of the zero hunger target. The study recommends that African governments should prioritize sustainable agricultural practices and give serious attention to the formulation and implementation of policies that reduce hunger against the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

scholarly journals Conceptual framework of agricultural innovation policy in African countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-74
Author(s):  
Ali Abdassalam ◽  
Ali Mahmoud ◽  
Ahmed Abd ◽  
Mohamoud Ali
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Agricultural Innovation ◽  
Resistant Varieties ◽  
Agricultural Innovations ◽  
Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The aim of the paper is to present a conceptual framework from which to develop an appropriate innovation policy in African countries. Particular emphasis is placed on agricultural innovation, their role in stimulating agribusiness and the overall development of the African continent. Increasing food production and bioenergy, improving agricultural economics, African farmers' incomes, reducing poverty and adapting to climate change are challenges that can be addressed or mitigated by innovations in the agricultural sector. Africa's agriculture is a highly unproductive sector as a result of lack of appropriate innovative technologies, credit, infrastructure, lack of knowledge, information and skills. Agricultural innovations in African countries relate to the invention of insecticides, resistant varieties, fertilizers, irrigation pumps, genetic programs, sustainable agricultural practices, etc. Across Africa, farmers are embracing "climate-smart" innovations. An example of the response to climate change is the raising of 200 million new trees. African countries need to improve educational system performance, science and technology, institutions, increase financial and human investment to build local technology capabilities and learn from the experiences of other innovative regions. Although most African countries have made significant progress in terms of agricultural innovation, the results are still not quite satisfactory.

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