Climate Threat on Agriculture

Climate Threat on Agriculture

This table shows how climate affects agriculture. Use the Search bar to filter table contents.

Climate ThreatAgricultural ResourceWhat is the Impact?What is the Solution?What are the Benefits?
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthErosion/Soil lossMulching.Reduces erosion.
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthCreate channels around raised beds.Slows water flow. Traps sediment.
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthCovered beds.Controls rainfall. Helps nutrient management in hydroponics.
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthPlant field margins with vetevier grass/rain gardens.
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthNutrient loss/LeachingIncrease organic matter/composting.Increases water holding capacity.
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthWaterloggingIncrease organic matter/composting.Increased infiltration.
Heavy RainfallSoil HealthSpill-over/contaminationPlant field margins with vetevier grass/rain gardens.
Heavy RainfallHydroponics Nutrient dilutionHoop house/plasting sheeting.Improves nutrient control.
Heavy RainfallAquaponics
Heavy RainfallPest ManagementIncreased diseaseIncrease plant spacing.Improves airflow.
Heavy RainfallPest managementIncreased diseaseMulching.Reduces soil splashing on to plants.
Heavy Rainfall Fresh Water AvailabilityContamination (salt water, pollution) Rainwater catchment.Increases fresh water availability.
High WindsLettuceStem damageCovered beds (plastic or screened hoop house).Blocks/slows wind.
High WindsBananasPlanted wind rows.Blocks/slows wind.
High WindsBreadfruitLimb loss, tree damagePruning prior storm.
High WindsTaroStem damagePlanted wind rows.
Heat WavesLettuceWilting, tip burnPlant/test heat tolerant varieties.
Shade cloth.
Overhead irrigation.Cools crop when temperature.
Shade with tree crops along rows (e.g. Papaya).
Vegetable Crops
Tree Crops
Root Crops
Storms/CyclonesVegetable CropsCrop lossCovered beds (plastic or screened hoop house).Blocks/slows wind and heavy rainfall.
Tree CropsLimb loss, tree damagePruning prior to the storm.Reduces uprooting and loss of entire tree.
Root CropsStem and leaf damage, uprootingPlanted wind rows.
Fresh Water Availability Flooding, contamination, loss of power for pump irrigationWater catchment with solar powered pumps.Increases fresh water availability .
Sea Level Rise
Flooding

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