Contest Alert Week 9 | Agriculture and Climate

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◉ How can farmers predict climate changes without modern technology?

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Without modern technology, the farmer can predict climate change by Long-term weather patterns, animal behavior, and traditional knowledge passed down through generations, adapting their farming practices accordingly. Farmers can track historical weather data, such as rainfall patterns, temperature fluctuation, and the Timing of seasons, to identify trends and potential climate changes. Certain animal behaviors Can indicate changes in the environment, such as changes in migration patterns, breeding cycles, less, or the availability of food sources. Indigenous and local communities often possess valuable knowledge about the local climate and how it affects agriculture, which can be used to make predictions and adapt farming practices.

◉ Why do some crops fail in certain regions despite having suitable soil and water availability?

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So crops fail because they come late in the areas, so those crops can't grow in those areas, example the northern part of Nigeria, crops like yam cassava cannot grow in that type of area because rainfall is late in that area, where yams grow in Nigeria they supposed to be raining season during match we call it early rain. That rain used to show a sign that they should plant their yams. But in the northern part of Nigeria, rain used to fall late in those areas. They used to fall, ending in June to July, so you couldn't plant yam at that time, and the worst part of it is that the rain used to fall late and finish early; in the northern part, it used to fall from June to October.

◉ What would happen if global temperatures increased by just 2°C for agriculture?

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A 2°C global temperature fluctuation increase would negatively impact agriculture, potentially leading to reduced crop yield, especially for Staple crops like wheat, rice, and maize, and increased risk of extreme weather events. Higher temperatures can shorten the growth season and reduce the duration of crops, leading to lower yields. Studies suggest that global maize yield could decrease by 32-18.7% with a 2°C increase, and wealth yield could decrease by 6% for every 1°C of warming. Tropical regions, which Are already vulnerable, are expected to experience even greater yield losses.

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