This chapter explores the economic effects of long-term droughts on agriculture and urban water supply sectors in Chile, with a particular focus on the ongoing megadrought that started in 2010. Using…

The unpredictable shifts in climatic patterns and limited adaptive capacity are adversely affecting agriculture and, in turn, the livelihoods of the Ugandan population (UBOS, 2024). To this end, the…

In most Indian states, electricity for irrigation is unmetered but rationed through limited daily supply hours. This study estimates the impact of the 24-hour agricultural electricity policy…

Abstract Effective agricultural strategies are key to improving smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, with crop diversification emerging as a viable solution for income growth and market supply. We…

This research aims to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in addressing the energy consumption and CO2 emissions challenges faced by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa…

Abstract Meat production through agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change yet it is a staple food and a major source of protein in many diets around the world. As such a protein arms…

Abstract Farm households in developing countries are highly vulnerable to extreme weather shocks, which substantially influence land use and investment decisions. In alignment with UN Sustainable…

Abstract The persistent food shortage and associated hunger, and poverty crisis plaguing many tropical African countries is as a result of poor performance of the agricultural sector. This phenomenon…

ABSTRACT Gender differences in the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) exacerbate inequalities that affect farming communities. This study examined gender differences in the use of…

Sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly vital for food security and economic growth, particularly as the agricultural sector grapples with challenges posed by climate change. This study…