Agriculture and Climatic Issues in South Asia: Geospatial Applications

A multidisciplinary resilience approach is taken to address climate change issues in agriculture, developing sustainable practices with environmentally sound methods at local to global scales. Research uses geospatial tools and techniques to optimize agricultural land use.

Format: Hardback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The resilience of agriculture to climate change is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a multidisciplinary approach. This paper aims to provide an adaptation strategy from a resilience perspective, addressing contemporary agricultural resilience to various climate change issues. It will develop novel approaches for sustainability with environmentally sound practices, discussing methodological and innovative approaches at local to global perspectives. The paper will also report research using geospatial tools and techniques to develop models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization.

Climate change is posing significant challenges to agriculture, with farmers facing a range of threats, including changes in temperature, precipitation, and pest pressure. To address these challenges, farmers need to adopt a multidisciplinary approach that combines traditional knowledge with modern technologies and practices. One such approach is the use of geospatial tools and techniques to develop models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization.

Geospatial technologies such as remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and computer modeling can help farmers to better understand the spatial and temporal dynamics of their farms and the surrounding environment. This information can be used to develop crop models that predict yield and vulnerability to climate change, as well as to optimize irrigation and fertilization schedules.

In addition to optimizing land use, geospatial tools can also be used to develop sustainable land management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote biodiversity. For example, farmers can use GIS to identify areas of high carbon density in their fields and develop strategies to reduce emissions, such as planting cover crops or implementing conservation tillage practices.

Another important aspect of agricultural resilience to climate change is the development of innovative approaches to crop production and livestock management. For example, farmers can adopt precision agriculture techniques, such as variable rate seeding and irrigation, to reduce waste and increase efficiency. They can also use livestock management practices, such as rotational grazing and feed management, to improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In conclusion, the resilience of agriculture to climate change requires a multidisciplinary approach that combines traditional knowledge with modern technologies and practices. Geospatial tools and techniques can play an important role in developing models, design, and planning for agricultural land use optimization, as well as in developing sustainable land management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote biodiversity. By adopting these approaches, farmers can help to ensure the sustainability of their operations and contribute to the global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Weight: 990g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032428338