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Book (stand-alone)Understanding the drought impact of El Niño/La Niña in the grain production areas in Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan 2019
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No results found.This study focused on assessing the statistical of spatio-temporal impacts on grain production areas in Russian Federation, Ukraine and Kazakhstan (RUK region). A calibrated and harmonized spatio-temporal database that integrated country agricultural production at sub-national level for wheat and maize crops (area harvested, yield, production, and area planted for the study area, with remote sensing and Earth Observation (EA) data using Agriculture Stress Index (ASI) data, as well as El Niño/La Niña data was created. The data collected from country offices were screened, evaluated and assessed using data quality criteria. Several statistical and geostatistical models were implemented to analyze and assess the impacts of El Niño events on agriculture production on the study area and provide insights on the impacts and distribution of such events aiming at improving knowledge and supporting resilience, and target investments in agriculture and rural development. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)Drought impact mitigation and prevention in the Limpopo River Basin
A situation analysis
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No results found.Southern Africa is particularly susceptible to climate variability and drought and is increasingly being threatened by desertification processes, degradation of land and water resources and loss of biodiversity. Although rainfed farming is a high-risk enterprise, it is also a way of life and people are committed to making the best of the scarce resources at their disposal. However, droughts tend to reduce production to below the already marginal levels, thus threatening subsistence farming. Thes e conditions occur where the local economy is least diversified and where almost everyone depends either directly or indirectly on agriculture. Frequent exposure to drought causes agricultural production to be out of equilibrium with the seasonal conditions, representing an inability on the part of most smallholders to adjust land use to climate variability. Thus, managing for drought is about managing for the risks associated with agriculture; managing for climate variability must become the no rm rather than the exception. Farmers must either increase agricultural productivity or develop alternative sources of income if their livelihoods are to be sustained. The situation analysis presented in this paper aims to provide readers with an understanding of the people and their environment in the Limpopo River Basin in southern Africa, covering parts of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. It examines the biophysical, socio-economic and institutional characteristics of the basi n and captures details of past programmes and practices. It concludes with a section on lessons learned and proposes options and strategies for sustainable development, with a focus on drought impact mitigation. -
DocumentTraining Course: Producing Food Security Information Products that Result in Action
EC/FAO Food Security “Information for Action” Programme.UNIT 7 – Reporting Agrometeorological bulletins - Draft prepared by SDRN/FAO
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No results found.Here are some notes about what makes a “good” agrometeorological bulletin. If you have some contrasting views, or if you would like to add/comment, please do so! Examples of good and useful contents are particularly welcome!
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