limate change impact: A call for action
It has been established that climate change is having devastating effects on food production and
by extension, food and nutrition security. In addressing the devastating effect of climate change
on food production, a call for climate action becomes imperative. This call entails comprehensive
laid down actions that will manage climate risks in food crop production for sustainable food
security. This call for action is categorized into three, viz,
A. Adaptation action
An action of importance needed to minimizing the menace of climate change for the purpose
of enhancing food production is known climate change adaptation action. This action entails:
i. Breeding heat-tolerant and disease-resistant animals: It has been established
that climate causes heat stress, build up and spread of pests and diseases
that adversely affect livestock production. It becomes important to lunch an
action that will ensure heat-tolerant and disease-resistant animals are
stocked.
ii. Develop climate-resilient crop varieties: The action above is also needed in the crop
production sub-sector. Action or programme that will ensure the distribution of
climate-resistant crops are developed and made available to crop farmers.
iii. Diversify crops and farming practices: Actions or programmes that will
promote enterprise diversification should also be lunched as a means of
avoiding crop or livestock failure.
iv. Others actions or programmes include improved shelter and ventilation
technologies, efficient water use, alternative feed sources and adjusting
livestock management practices (e.g., grazing timing, herd size) for livestock
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