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Researching effect of climate change on agriculture

  • Investigating agricultural implications of climatic variations

Context

In a warmer world there would be higher agricultural production in the high latitudes of the northern and southern hemispheres but reduced production in the tropics and sub-tropics where there is already food deficiency.

If climate changes substantially during the next half century, meeting the demands from rising population may be more difficult. On a globe with scarce resources, sustaining the required rate of growth of food production will become harder. To some degree, expanding knowledge and technology for improving agricultural production, resource husbandry, and environmental quality can expand the capacity for meeting the future demands on the globe's scarce resources. However, the question must still be asked whether for a warmer planet with more people, more trade, and more carbon dioxide in the air, farming and forestry can prepare within a few decades to sustain more production while emiting less and absorbing more greenhouse gases?

Claim

The impact of climate change on agriculture is an urgent crisis that demands immediate attention. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasingly erratic, food security hangs in the balance. Farmers face devastating crop failures, threatening livelihoods and exacerbating hunger worldwide. Ignoring this issue jeopardizes not only agricultural sustainability but also the very foundation of our societies. We must prioritize research and action to safeguard our food systems and ensure a resilient future for generations to come.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

While climate change is often touted as a pressing issue, its impact on agriculture is overstated. Farmers are resilient and have adapted to changing conditions for centuries. Technological advancements in farming practices and crop genetics will continue to mitigate any potential negative effects. Focusing on climate change distracts from more immediate agricultural challenges, such as market access and food distribution. We should prioritize practical solutions rather than succumbing to alarmist narratives about climate change's influence on farming.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero HungerSustainable Development Goal #13: Climate Action

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(E) Emanations of other strategies
Subject
  • Climatology » Climatology
  • Research, standards » Research
  • Research, standards » Investigations
  • Agriculture, fisheries » Agriculture
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    J4890
    DOCID
    12048900
    D7NID
    212885
    Last update
    Sep 29, 2022