scholarly journals Stratégies d'adaptation des producteurs agricoles aux risques hydroclimatiques dans le bassin Béninois de la pendjari à l'exutoire de Porga

2021 ◽  
Vol 384 ◽  
pp. 319-324
Author(s):  
Pierre Ouassa ◽  
Gervais Assaï Akanni Atchadé ◽  
Domiho Japhet Kodja ◽  
Fernand Ringo Avahounlin ◽  
Expédit Wilfrid Vissin
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Risk Prevention ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Climatological Data ◽  
Adaptation Capacity ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Daily Flows

Abstract. West Africa's dependence on the increased impacts of extreme hydroclimatic hazards increases the vulnerability of food production to the resulting risks. This study analyses the adaptation strategies developed by agricultural producers in the Beninese Pendjari basin to cope with hydroclimatic risks. The methodological approach adopted consisted in the use of climatological data (height of daily and monthly rainfall) from the Tanguiéta and Natitingou stations over the period from 1965 to 2017 obtained in Météo-Bénin . Hydrological data consisting of the daily flows of the river calculation of the Pendjari indices at the Porga outlet, over the period 1965–2017 are extracted from the database of DG-Water and ltulization of socio-anthropological data. To better appreciate the adaptation strategies developed, a semi-structured survey that involved 121 people in 21 villages of the Beninese Pendjari basin is conducted according to the CAP approach (Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices). Direct observations in the field have also made it possible to better identify peasant adaptation strategies to the effects of hydroclimatic risks in the Beninese Pendjari basin. The information collected during the surveys was processed with Sphinx software. We studied socio-anthropological data, and we showed that Pendjari watershed in Benin is under the threat of hydroclimatic risks. To reduce their vulnerability, producers in the Benin Pendjari basin are developing several risk prevention and disaster management strategies. These include transplanting crops including sorghum by 100 % of the producers met, the disposal of logs, the enhancement of the shallows. In view of the effectiveness of the strategies identified and the limitations they present, it is important that the authorities develop a policy that is more sensitive to hydroclimatic risks, in order to improve the adaptation capacity of agricultural producers.

Updating the methodology for providing incentive subsidies to depressed agricultural regions

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 2210-2224
Author(s):  
V.M. Sharapova ◽  
T.N. Medvedeva ◽  
E.A. Farvazova
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
State Support ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Depressed Regions ◽  
Agricultural Regions

Subject. The article considers a procedure for calculating and distributing State support to depressed agricultural regions in the framework of a new type of budget financing, i.e. compensating and stimulating subsidies. Objectives. The purpose is to evaluate the efficiency of the system of State regulation of agribusiness in a depressed region, determine the priority of modern methods of budgetary support from the State, improve the methodological approach to the distribution of State aid among subjects of the Russian Federation with low level of socio-economic development. Methods. The study draws on the abstract and logical method, methods of statistical analysis, grouping, comparison, and generalization. Results. We realized the objectives of the study, using the agricultural producers of the Kurgan Oblast case. The paper analyzes the condition of agricultural sector in the depressed region, assesses the State support system efficiency for the agricultural sector of the Trans-Ural region, considers government measures related to the regulation of the economy of backward regions. It presents an updated method of budget financing within an incentive subsidy by clarifying the calculations and introducing an additional indicator that reflects the level of remuneration of regional agricultural producers. Conclusions. The updated calculation methodology for incentive subsidies to depressed regions enables to build a certain economic rating of ten depressed regions of the Russian Federation, taking into account not only the volume of production and employment, but also the level of wages of agricultural workers.

Scientific-methodological approach to the substantiation of the rational seasonal scenario of using combine harvesters by large-scale agricultural producers

2020 ◽  
pp. 205-217
Author(s):  
V. Skibchyk ◽  
V. Dnes ◽  
R. Kudrynetskyi ◽  
O. Krypuch
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Production Unit ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Rational Use ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Combine Harvesters

Аnnotation Purpose. To increase the efficiency of technological processes of grain harvesting by large-scale agricultural producers due to the rational use of combine harvesters available on the farm. Methods. In the course of the research the methods of system analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, system-factor and system-event approaches, graphic method were used. Results. Characteristic events that occur during the harvesting of grain crops, both within a single production unit and the entire agricultural producer are identified. A method for predicting time intervals of use and downtime of combine harvesters of production units has been developed. The roadmap of substantiation the rational seasonal scenario of the use of grain harvesters of large-scale agricultural producers is developed, which allows estimating the efficiency of each of the scenarios of multivariate placement of grain harvesters on fields taking into account influence of natural production and agrometeorological factors on the efficiency of technological cultures. Conclusions 1. Known scientific and methodological approaches to optimization of machine used in agriculture do not take into account the risks of losses of crops due to late harvesting, as well as seasonal natural and agrometeorological conditions of each production unit of the farmer, which requires a new approach to the rational use of rational seasonal combines of large agricultural producers. 2. The developed new approach to the substantiation of the rational seasonal scenario of the use of combined harvesters of large-scale agricultural producers allows taking into account the costs of harvesting of grain and the cost of the lost crop because of the lateness of harvesting at optimum variants of attraction of additional free combine harvesters. provides more profit. 3. The practical application of the developed road map will allow large-scale agricultural producers to use combine harvesters more efficiently and reduce harvesting costs. Keywords: combine harvesters, use, production divisions, risk, seasonal scenario, large-scale agricultural producers.

scholarly journals The response of Carlos Botelho (Lobo, Broa) reservoir to the passage of cold fronts as reflected by physical, chemical, and biological variables

2004 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Tundisi ◽  
T. Matsumura-Tundisi ◽  
J. D. Arantes Junior ◽  
J. E. M. Tundisi ◽  
N. F. Manzini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Vertical Mixing ◽  
Continuous System ◽  
Cyanobacterial Blooms ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Climatological Data ◽  
Cold Fronts ◽  
Biological Variables ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Shallow Reservoirs

This paper describes and discusses the impacts of the passage of cold fronts on the vertical structure of the Carlos Botelho (Lobo-Broa) Reservoir as demonstrated by changes in physical, chemical, and biological variables. The data were obtained with a continuous system measuring 9 variables in vertical profiles in the deepest point of the reservoir (12 m) coupled with climatological information and satellite images, during a 32-day period in July and August, 2003. During periods of incidence of cold fronts the reservoir presented vertical mixing. After the dissipation of the cold fronts a period of stability followed with thermal, chemical, and biological (chlorophyll-a) stratification. Climatological data obtained during the cold front passage showed lower air temperature, higher wind speed and lower solar radiation. The response of this reservoir can exemplify a generalized process in all shallow reservoirs in the Southeast Brazil and could have several implications for management, particularly in relation to the phytoplankton population dynamics and development of cyanobacterial blooms. Using this as a basis, a predictive model will be developed with the aim of advancing management strategies specially for the drinking water reservoirs of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo.

scholarly journals Exploring Farmers’ Management Practices and Values of Ecosystem Services in an Agroecosystem Context—A Case Study from the Eastern Cape, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Junior Choruma ◽  
Oghenekaro Nelson Odume
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Agricultural Management ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Provisioning Ecosystem Services

Globally, farmers remain the key ecosystem managers responsible for increasing food production while simultaneously reducing the associated negative environmental impacts. However, research investigating how farmers’ agricultural management practices are influenced by the values they assign to ecosystem services is scarce in South Africa. To address this gap, a survey of farmers’ agricultural management practices and the values they assigned towards ecosystem services was conducted in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Results from the survey show that farmers assign a high value on food provisioning ecosystem services compared to other ecosystem services. Irrigation and fertiliser decisions were mostly based on achieving maximum crop yields or good crop quality. The majority of farmers (86%) indicated a willingness to receive payments for ecosystem services (PES) to manage their farms in a more ecosystems-oriented manner. To encourage farmers to shift from managing ecosystems for single ecosystem services such as food provision to managing ecosystems for multiple ecosystem services, market-oriented plans such as PES may be employed. Effective measures for sustainable intensification of food production will depend on the inclusion of farmers in the development of land management strategies and practices as well as increasing farmers’ awareness and knowledge of the ecosystem services concept.

scholarly journals Soil Quality Characterization of Mediterranean Areas under Desertification Risk for the Implementation of Management Schemes Aimed at Land Degradation Neutrality

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Eleonora Grilli ◽  
Elio Coppola ◽  
Tommaso La Mantia ◽  
Micòl Mastrocicco ◽  
Fernando Pulido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Social Security ◽  
Soil Quality ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Mediterranean Areas ◽  
Desertification Risk

Soil is a key component of ecosystems as it provides fundamental ecosystem functions and services, first of all supporting primary productivity, by physical, chemical and biological interaction with plants. However, soil loss and degradation are at present two of the most critical environmental issues. This phenomenon is particularly critical in Mediterranean areas, where inappropriate land management, in combination with the increasingly harshening of climatic conditions due to Climate Change, is leading to significant land degradation and desertification and is expected to worsen in the future, leading to economic and social crisis. In such areas, it is of fundamental importance to apply sustainable management practices, as conservation/restoration measures, to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality. This approach is at the core of the LIFE project Desert-Adapt “Preparing desertification areas for increased climate change” which is testing a new framework of sustainable land management strategies based on the key concept that the maintenance of ecosystems quality is necessarily connected to economic and social security in these fragile areas. The project will test adaptation strategies and measures in 10 sites of three Mediterranean areas under strong desertification risk, Alentejo in Portugal, Extremadura in Spain and Sicily in Italy. We present the baseline data of soil quality analysis from 32 sites in the 10 study areas of the project. Key drivers of soil quality and quantity were identified and used as basis to select sustainable management strategies focused on the maintenance, improvement and/or recovery of soil-based ecosystem services, with particular attention to climate change adaptation and land productivity. The final objective of the project is to demonstrate, according to the LDN approach, the best adaptation strategies to recover degraded areas from low-productive systems into resource-efficient and low-carbon economies to preserve ecosystem quality and booster economy and social security

Perception of climate change and adaptation strategies in Vietnam

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok K. Mishra ◽  
Valerian O. Pede
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Climatic Changes ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Climatic Stress ◽  
Financial Strategies ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to first examine the factors affecting the intra-household perception of climate change. Second, the study investigates the impact of the perception of climatic stress on the operators’ and spouses’ intra-household adaptation strategies (farm and household financial strategies). Design/methodology/approach The study uses household survey data from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. The study uses probit and negative binomial count data approaches to evaluate the empirical model. Findings Results confirm the existence of intra-household gender differences in the adaptation strategies. The authors found that although spouses perceive climatic stress, they are less likely to adapt to such stresses when it comes farming enterprise, but more likely to adapt to household financial strategies. In contrast, farm operators, in the presence of climatic stresses, undertake both farm and household finance adaptation strategies. Practical implications Investment in climate smart agriculture can help households in managing climatic stresses. Originality/value A farmer in Asia, and Vietnam in particular, faces significant risks from climatic changes. In Vietnam, agriculture is easily affected by natural disasters and climatic changes. This study provides insights into the perception of climatic changes by operators and spouses in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Perceived changes in the climate have a greater impact on women because they typically lack the necessary tools to adapt to climate change. The current findings could be useful in managing climatic risk in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta and be helpful to policymakers in designing risk management strategies in response to climatic changes.

scholarly journals Aquaponics Systems: Future Food Production System

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 397-406
Author(s):  
Suguna Tummala
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Extension Education ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Production Sector ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Aquaculture System ◽  
Potential Food

Aquaculture being the important source of global animal protein, is the potential food production sector. The ever increasing population worldwide, urbanization, human activities, environmental degradation, social and economic problems drive the need for new, innovative and improved solutions for food production. One pioneering approach that promises to address these problems is Aquaponics. Aquaponics is the integration of recirculatory aquaculture system and hydroponics in one production system. An aquaponic system is established at Fisheries Research Station, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Undi, Bhimavaram, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The future purpose of our study is finding an optimized solution for the Aquaponics systems to produce qualitative (organic) and quantitative food with low production cost, conservation of water efficiently and eco-friendly. This study has covered the designs, theoretical and practical concepts of Aquaponics, ideal conditions, management strategies, compatible aquacultural and horticultural varieties and concept of balancing the unit. This publication will be a supplemental hand out for outreach, extension, education and further research.

scholarly journals METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AND PRINCIPLES OF FORMATION OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES OF LOGISTIC ACTIVITIES MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliia Makarenko
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Strategy ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Competitive Strategies ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Methodological Principles ◽  
Methodological Aspects

Methodological principles that determine the quality parameters of strategic management and justify the application of new scientific approaches and methods in the formation of a competitive strategy for the management of logistics activities of enterprises play a decisive role in the formation of the methodology of strategic logistics management. Today there is no single approach to determining the methodology of formation and evaluation of the effectiveness of competitive strategies for managing the logistics activities of agricultural enterprises. The results of the analysis of scientific research confirm the need to substantiate the methodological aspects of the formation of competitive strategies for managing the logistics activities of agricultural producers. The purpose of the article is to study the methodological aspects in the formation of competitive strategies for managing the logistics activities of agricultural enterprises. Methodological aspects of formation of competitive strategies of management of logistic activity of agrarian enterprises are investigated. It is established that in modern conditions the role and significance of research of methodology of formation of competitive management strategies taking into account specificity of logistic activity of the enterprises of agrarian sphere is actualized. The problems of formation and evaluation of efficiency of competitive strategy of management of logistic activity of agrarian enterprises of both theoretical and practical character are defined, the decision of which will allow to carry out process of formation of qualitative competitive strategies for agricultural producers. Methodological principles have been formed that should be applied to any type of general competitive strategies and to the corporate or business strategy of agricultural enterprises in particular. This article examines the methodological aspects of the formation of competitive strategies for managing the logistics activities of agricultural enterprises. This is what allowed us to identify methodological problems related to the process of forming competitive strategies for managing the logistics activities of agricultural enterprises. Methodological principles of formation of competitive strategies of management of logistic activity of agrarian enterprises were divided into a set of general and separate methodological principles of formation of this type of strategies. The obtained results of the research contribute to the formation of competitive strategies for the management of logistics activities of agricultural enterprises and the improvement of the conceptual apparatus of the methodology of competitiveness of the agricultural sector.

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