Drought and Heat Stress in Agriculture: Implications, Mitigation and Policy Approaches

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Synopsis
This edited book provides critical insights into changing climate's impact on agriculture and innovative strategies for building resilience. The agricultural sector is highly dependent on climatic conditions, is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of drought and heat stress. It has been notices that crop yields in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East are reduced by 15–35% when temperatures rise by 3-4 °C. The book explores the impacts of climate change on agriculture and how farmers can adapt their practices to overcome the dual threat of drought and heat stress on cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, and other allied sectors. One of the key themes of the book is the importance of smart water management in building agricultural resilience to drought and heat stress. By adeptly managing water resources and nurturing soil health through practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage, farmers bolster their resilience. Additionally, livestock management strategies are explored to combat reduced productivity and health issues due to heat stress. Harnessing the power of AI-assisted solutions, the book showcases how cutting-edge technology aids data-driven decisions on crop management and irrigation. This book is a vital resource for farmers, researchers, policymakers, and those concerned about our food systems' future. It emphasizes the urgent need for climate-smart agricultural policies and technologies, offering prospects for sustainable practices and resilient food production.
Copyright:
2025

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9789819657353
Related ISBNs:
9789819657346
Publisher:
Springer Nature Singapore
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Copyrighted By:
The Editor
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Technology
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Rachana Dubey
Edited by:
Kumari Shubha
Edited by:
Amitava Rakshit
Edited by:
Sanjeev Kumar
Edited by:
Anup Das

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