0% canopy index recorded highest reading of temperature with highest reading of light intensity to be compare with other 35%, 51% and 75% canopy index as there is no shading provided from the 0% canopy index. The relative humidity also recorded that 0% canopy index is the lowest among others. The wind speed data is not favorable to be discussed due to the unusual windy day.
These microclimatic factors play an important role
and highly influence on the survival and growth of trees and crops. Extreme temperature and long drought are the biggest concern of worldwide farming activities. However, we could combat climate change by make a small change to improve the microclimate condition which consequently will contribute to climate change mitigation.
By fixing the microclimate condition through farming activities such as appying the concept of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) where the farmers face the climate change and combat in their own way.
The three pillars of CSA
Productivity: CSA aims to sustainably increase agricultural productivity and incomes from crops, livestock and fish, without having a negative impact on the environment. This, in turn, will raise food and nutritional security. A key concept related to raising productivity is sustainable intensification
Adaptation: CSA aims to reduce the exposure of farmers to short-term risks, while also strengthening their resilience by building their capacity to adapt and prosper in the face of shocks and longer-term stresses. Particular attention is given to protecting the ecosystem services which ecosystems provide to farmers and others. These services are essential for maintaining productivity and our ability to adapt to climate changes.
Mitigation: Wherever and whenever possible, CSA should help to reduce and/or remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This implies that we reduce emissions for each calorie or kilo of food, fibre and fuel that we produce. That we avoid deforestation from agriculture. And that we manage soils and trees in ways that maximizes their potential to acts as carbon sinks and absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
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