Climate change agriculture news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on climate change and agriculture:

Global Food Security at Risk

• A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that climate change could lead to a 2% decline in global food production by 2050, putting food security at risk. (Source: BBC News)
• The report also highlights the need for sustainable agriculture practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change on food systems. (Source: The Guardian)

Drought and Heat Waves Affecting Crops

• A severe drought in the United States has led to crop failures and livestock deaths, with corn and soybean yields expected to be down by 10-20% this year. (Source: CNN)
• Heat waves in Europe have also affected crop yields, with wheat and barley production expected to be down by 10-15% this year. (Source: The Telegraph)

Climate-Smart Agriculture

• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a new initiative to promote climate-smart agriculture practices, which aim to improve the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change. (Source: FAO News)
• The initiative includes the use of drought-tolerant crops, conservation agriculture, and agroforestry practices. (Source: The Guardian)

Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration

• A new study has found that improving soil health through practices such as no-till farming and cover cropping can help sequester carbon in soils, mitigating climate change. (Source: Science Daily)
• The study also highlights the need for policymakers to prioritize soil health and carbon sequestration in agricultural policies. (Source: The Conversation)

Climate Change and Migration

• A new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has found that climate change is driving migration and displacement of rural communities, particularly in Africa and Asia. (Source: IOM News)
• The report highlights the need for policymakers to address the root causes of migration, including climate change, and to provide support to affected communities. (Source: The Guardian)

Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change

• A new study has found that sustainable agriculture practices, such as organic farming and agroecology, can help mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon. (Source: Environmental Research Letters)
• The study also highlights the need for policymakers to support sustainable agriculture practices and to phase out subsidies for industrial agriculture. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates on climate change and agriculture.