TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES OF
CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE
NAME REG NUMBER SIGNATURE
JOSEPH NJUGUNA K110/08312/17
IRENE WAMAITHA K110/08307/17
, INTRODUCTION
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a term used to describe agricultural practices
that aim to help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. CSA involves using a combination of
traditional farming techniques and modern technologies to increase the resilience
of agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change. One of the key
technologies used in CSA is precision agriculture, which involves using sensors,
GPS, and other technologies to collect data about crops and soil conditions in order
to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and other agricultural practices. This can help
farmers reduce water usage and fertilizer application, leading to more efficient and
sustainable farming.
Another important technology in CSA is the use of weather forecasting and early
warning systems to help farmers prepare for extreme weather events such as
drought, floods, and storms. By providing farmers with advance notice of these
events, they can take steps to protect their crops and reduce the impact of these
events on their yields.
Other techniques used in CSA include the use of cover crops and agroforestry to
improve soil health and increase carbon sequestration in agricultural soils,over
crops to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion, agroforestry to provide shade
and shelter for crops, improve soil health, and increase carbon sequestration,
conservation agriculture and drip irrigation, as well as the use of technology, such
as precision agriculture and climate-resistant crops.
Overall, CSA involves the use of a wide range of techniques and technologies to
help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from agriculture. By using these approaches, farmers can increase the
resilience of their agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change, and
contribute to global efforts to combat climate change. Climate smart agriculture
farming practices help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to
the negative effects of climate change.
CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE
NAME REG NUMBER SIGNATURE
JOSEPH NJUGUNA K110/08312/17
IRENE WAMAITHA K110/08307/17
, INTRODUCTION
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a term used to describe agricultural practices
that aim to help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. CSA involves using a combination of
traditional farming techniques and modern technologies to increase the resilience
of agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change. One of the key
technologies used in CSA is precision agriculture, which involves using sensors,
GPS, and other technologies to collect data about crops and soil conditions in order
to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and other agricultural practices. This can help
farmers reduce water usage and fertilizer application, leading to more efficient and
sustainable farming.
Another important technology in CSA is the use of weather forecasting and early
warning systems to help farmers prepare for extreme weather events such as
drought, floods, and storms. By providing farmers with advance notice of these
events, they can take steps to protect their crops and reduce the impact of these
events on their yields.
Other techniques used in CSA include the use of cover crops and agroforestry to
improve soil health and increase carbon sequestration in agricultural soils,over
crops to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion, agroforestry to provide shade
and shelter for crops, improve soil health, and increase carbon sequestration,
conservation agriculture and drip irrigation, as well as the use of technology, such
as precision agriculture and climate-resistant crops.
Overall, CSA involves the use of a wide range of techniques and technologies to
help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions from agriculture. By using these approaches, farmers can increase the
resilience of their agricultural systems to the impacts of climate change, and
contribute to global efforts to combat climate change. Climate smart agriculture
farming practices help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience to
the negative effects of climate change.
