| Managing Weather and Climate Risks in Agriculture 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Sivakumar, Mannava Vk (Editor), Motha, Raymond P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540727442 ISBN-13: 9783540727446 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology - Science | Physics - Geophysics - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
| Dewey: 526.1 |
| LCCN: 2007928832 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.4" W x 9.4" (2.16 lbs) 504 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In many parts of the world, weather and climate are one of the biggest production risks and uncertainty factors impacting on agricultural systems performance and management. Both structural and non-structural measures can be used to reduce the impacts of the variability (including extremes) of climate resources on crop production. While the structural measures include strategies such as irrigation, water harvesting, windbreaks etc., the non-structural measures include use of seasonal to interannual climate forecasts, improved application of medium-range weather forecasts and crop insurance. This book based on an International Workshop held in New Delhi, India should be of interest to all organizations and agencies interested in improved risk management in agriculture. |