Climate Smart Agriculture
- 18/01/2016
Agriculture is the lead sector in many developing countries, often employing a majority of the population. Agriculture also has profound linkages to other key sectors such as water, energy, health and environment. How agricultural production copes with climate change and how farming practices respond to it are therefore critical questions. Climate smart agriculture (CSA) offers potential answers through the use of agricultural technologies. This key issues guide examines key elements of CSA with links to useful further reading.
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