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Library Building resilience to climate change in rain-fed agricultural enterprises: An integrated property planning tool

Building resilience to climate change in rain-fed agricultural enterprises: An integrated property planning tool

Building resilience to climate change in rain-fed agricultural enterprises: An integrated property planning tool

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Date of publication
december 2009
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ISBN / Resource ID
AGRIS:US201301692371
Pages
391-397

In response to a drying climate, an integrated property planning tool was developed over three years to help landowners make better use of available rainfall. A sequence was identified which indicated how parts of each property are affected by soil moisture limitations. The sequence was combined with soil properties to indicate targeted strategies for each location aimed to improve soil moisture availability, biomass utilisation, and long-term viability of the farm or ranching enterprise. As a result of training of land owners and operators in use of this tool, 97% of participants indicated that they have begun or intend to make changes in land management; 78% are intending to make three or more substantial changes; and 91% felt better prepared for the impacts of climate change. The key to the success of this technique is that it identifies critical sustainable production drivers in a simple plan format and offers tailored management options which can address more variable climate conditions. The integrated planning tool has application as a driver of climate change adaptation in agricultural regions where farm units contain substantial landscape variation and seasonal rainfall is frequently limiting to production.

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Reid, Gregory H.

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