Climatic Variability: Impacts on Agriculture and Allied Sectors

This book has been organized into five main sections: Weather and Agromet Services, Pest and Diseases, Climatic Influences on Agriculture and Horticulture, Climatic Influences on Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, and ICT Applications in Agriculture. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the potential effects of climate variability on various agricultural and horticultural crops, including pest and disease incidences and their corresponding remedies. The book also elucidates the impact of climate change on the animal husbandry sector, particularly in regards to summer infertility, productivity, and disease spectrum, in a clear and practical manner. Additionally, the book takes into account fisheries, both inland and marine, and discusses fish productivity and disease incidence. The book also includes a section on forecasting models with weather forecasts, with a particular focus on developing strategies for Resilient Agriculture. Furthermore, the book highlights the application of ICT in Agriculture, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the potential impacts on Agriculture and allied sectors, and suggests ways to combat weather variability.