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Ayushi Shrivastwa
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Asked: July 20, 2024In: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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How does this climate change affect agriculture and food security?

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  1. Mahima Singh
    Mahima Singh Begginer

    Climate change significantly affects agriculture and food security in several ways. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms disrupt crop yields and livestock productivity. Impact on Crop Yields: Higher tRead more

    Climate change significantly affects agriculture and food security in several ways. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms disrupt crop yields and livestock productivity.

    Impact on Crop Yields: Higher temperatures can stress plants, reducing growth and yields. Some crops might not adapt well to changing conditions, leading to lower productivity. Shifts in rainfall patterns can cause water shortages or excess water, both detrimental to crops.

    Pests and Diseases: Warmer climates can expand the range and lifecycle of pests and diseases, increasing the threat to crops and livestock. This can lead to higher use of pesticides and antibiotics, affecting the environment and food safety.

    Soil Health: Extreme weather events can lead to soil erosion, degradation, and loss of arable land. This affects the ability to produce food sustainably over the long term.

    Water Availability: Changes in precipitation and melting of glaciers affect the availability of water for irrigation. Water scarcity can limit agricultural productivity, particularly in regions that rely heavily on irrigation.

    Food Security: Reduced agricultural output can lead to higher food prices and decreased food availability, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. It can also lead to food quality issues, with nutritional content of some crops being adversely affected by changing climate conditions.

    Overall, climate change poses a serious challenge to global agriculture and food security, necessitating adaptive strategies and resilient agricultural practices to ensure sustainable food production.

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pratiksha khalane
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pratiksha khalaneBegginer
Asked: July 20, 2024In: , ,
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What are the long-term impacts of excessive chemical use in agriculture on soil ecosystems and crop productivity?

  1. Anika Ruhela
    Anika Ruhela Begginer

    Excessive chemical use in agriculture, including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, has significant long-term impacts on soil ecosystems and crop productivity. Soil Degradation:Overuse of chemical fertilizers can lead to an imbalance of soil nutrients, reducing soil fertility over time. This lRead more

    Excessive chemical use in agriculture, including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, has significant long-term impacts on soil ecosystems and crop productivity.

    1. Soil Degradation:Overuse of chemical fertilizers can lead to an imbalance of soil nutrients, reducing soil fertility over time. This lead to disturbance in  the nutrient cycling process.
    • Continuous application of certain fertilizers, like ammonium-based ones, can lower soil pH, leading to soil acidification.
    1. Microbial Diversity and Activity:Excessive pesticides and fertilizers can harm beneficial soil microorganisms, such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, which are essential for nutrient cycling and plant health.
    2. Pest and Disease Resistance:Pesticide Resistance: Overreliance on chemical pesticides can lead to the development of resistant pest populations. This makes pest management more challenging and can result in higher pesticide use over time.
      • Water Quality:Excess fertilizers can leach into water bodies, causing nutrient pollution. This can lead to eutrophication, which depletes oxygen in water bodies, harming aquatic life and creating dead zones.
      • Contamination of Water Sources: Pesticides and herbicides can contaminate groundwater and surface water, posing risks to human health and the environment.
    1. Crop Productivity:

    While initial use of chemical inputs may boost crop yields, over time, the negative impacts on soil health can lead to a decline in productivity. Poor soil health results in weaker plants that are more susceptible to pests and diseases.

    1. Climate Change:The production and application of synthetic fertilizers contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas.
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latha karunakaran
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latha karunakaranBegginer
Asked: July 20, 2024In: ,
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  1. Prayag Gowda
    Prayag Gowda Begginer

    Crop rotation, a cornerstone of traditional agriculture, has adapted to modern challenges. While the core principle remains (planting different crops sequentially), modern practices consider factors like: Nutrient Depletion: Advanced soil testing helps tailor crop rotations to address specific nutriRead more

    Crop rotation, a cornerstone of traditional agriculture, has adapted to modern challenges. While the core principle remains (planting different crops sequentially), modern practices consider factors like:

    • Nutrient Depletion: Advanced soil testing helps tailor crop rotations to address specific nutrient needs, maximizing efficiency and minimizing depletion.

    • Cover Crops: Planting cover crops during fallow periods adds organic matter, suppresses weeds, and fixes nitrogen (in legume cover crops), all crucial for soil health.

    • Multiple Cropping: Modern techniques like double cropping (two harvests per year) integrate fast-maturing crops, minimizing bare soil periods and reducing erosion risk.

    These advancements enhance the benefits of crop rotation:

    • Improved Soil Health: Diverse crops promote a wider range of beneficial soil microbes, leading to better nutrient cycling, decomposition, and overall soil structure.

    • Reduced Pest and Disease Pressure: Breaking pest and disease cycles by rotating crops disrupts their life cycles, minimizing reliance on pesticides.

    • Enhanced Crop Productivity: Healthy soil with a balanced nutrient profile fosters vigorous crops with improved yields and resistance to stress.

    Modern crop rotation, with its scientific foundation, continues to be a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture, promoting long-term soil health and ensuring food security for future generations.

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ANKITA MAURYA
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ANKITA MAURYABegginer
Asked: July 20, 2024In:
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In what ways are countries addressing food security challenges, especially in the face of increasing population and resource constraints?

  1. Anita Dhruw
    Anita Dhruw Legend

    A comprehensive solution must be applied to manage the challenge of rising food needs against climate change effects. Climate-Smart Agriculture: The implementation of drought-resistant crops depends on developing heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant crop varieties while promoting their use. The combinRead more

    A comprehensive solution must be applied to manage the challenge of rising food needs against climate change effects.

    Climate-Smart Agriculture:

    • The implementation of drought-resistant crops depends on developing heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant crop varieties while promoting their use.
    • The combination of No-till farming with cover cropping along with crop rotation produces healthy soils and keeps water stable and minimizes soil loss.
    • Watersaving irrigation through the implementation of drip systems and rainwater collection methods enables effective agriculture and maximizes crop productivity.

    Sustainable Food Systems:

    • Supplies should decrease all types of food waste beginning from the production phase and extending through the complete supply chain to the consumer phase.
    • The transition to plant-based diets should happen gradually because plant-based diets create less environmental harm.
    • Local and seasonal food systems need promotion to cut down transportation length and boost regional economic growth.

    Technological Advancements:

    • Through precision agriculture technology which combines GPS systems with drones and sensors operations can enhance natural resource management while both assessing crops’ health status and generating data-based decisions.
    • The research and development of gene editing tools through biotechnology aims to improve both crop yield potential and their natural capacity to resist threats.

    Addressing Climate Change:

    • The management of greenhouse gases in agricultural sectors as well as other sectors helps decrease environmental pollution.
    • Agriculture should adopt renewable energy sources including solar as well as wind power energy to eliminate dependencies on fossil fuels.

    Policy and governance

    • Supporting sustainable agriculture involves two approaches: first, providing subsidies for organic farming and also investing in research and development for sustainable practices.
    • The implementation of investment in rural infrastructure includes upgrading roadways and transportation systems and storage facilities to create effective market access while diminishing harvest wastes.
    • International cooperation: co-operation with other international ways through exchange of ideas on food security, climate change mitigation, sustainable development, etc.

     

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sahithi damaraju
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sahithi damarajuBegginer
Asked: July 20, 2024In:
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why junk food is so good to people than healthy food?

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  1. Dakshayini. N
    Dakshayini. N Begginer

    Junk food is often preferred over healthy food due to its high sugar, fat, and salt content, which can make it more flavorful and satisfying. These ingredients can trigger pleasure centers in the brain, creating cravings and reinforcing the desire for junk food. Additionally, junk food is usually moRead more

    Junk food is often preferred over healthy food due to its high sugar, fat, and salt content, which can make it more flavorful and satisfying. These ingredients can trigger pleasure centers in the brain, creating cravings and reinforcing the desire for junk food. Additionally, junk food is usually more convenient and cheaper, making it an attractive option for many people despite its health drawbacks.

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Mayana Heba Khanam
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Mayana Heba KhanamBegginer
Asked: July 20, 2024In: ,
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Why does a hard working farmer earn less than a market reseller?

  1. SHREE RAM SINGLA “SRS”
    SHREE RAM SINGLA “SRS” Begginer

    A hardworking farmer often earns less than a market reseller due to several factors: 1. Value Chain Differences: Farmers are at the beginning of the value chain, producing raw goods. Resellers add value through marketing, distribution, and sometimes processing, which can significantly increase the fRead more

    A hardworking farmer often earns less than a market reseller due to several factors:

    1. Value Chain Differences: Farmers are at the beginning of the value chain, producing raw goods. Resellers add value through marketing, distribution, and sometimes processing, which can significantly increase the final selling price.

    2. Market Fluctuations : Farmers are vulnerable to fluctuations in market prices for their produce, while resellers often buy at a lower price and sell at a higher price, taking advantage of market demand.

    3. Scale and Efficiency : Resellers often operate on a larger scale or have more efficient systems for buying and selling, allowing them to take advantage of economies of scale and higher margins.

    4. Cost of Production : Farmers face various costs such as seeds, equipment, labor, and maintenance, which can reduce their profit margins. Resellers typically don’t incur these production costs.

    5. Bargaining Power : Resellers often have better bargaining power in negotiations and can influence prices more effectively than individual farmers.

    Overall, the difference in earnings reflects the different roles and value added at various stages of the agricultural supply chain.

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