From the friends of FAO program.
"Imagine the year 2050. Wheat prices have increased by over 90 percent , child undernutrition has increased by 20 percent and crop yields continue to decrease due to lack of water. These are just some of the ominous predictions from a new study that finds climate change could have negative consequences for agricultural productivity and human well-being if action isn’t taken.
The study, released this month by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), is the first study that models crop growth under climate change with insights from a detailed agriculture model. The model’s results shows how vulnerable agriculture is to climate change: changing precipitation patterns will cause more crop failures and higher temperatures will increase the number of weeds and pests and reduce crop yields. Combined with an increasing world population, unchecked climate change will continue to increase food insecurity, especially in the developing world".
The study, released this month by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), is the first study that models crop growth under climate change with insights from a detailed agriculture model. The model’s results shows how vulnerable agriculture is to climate change: changing precipitation patterns will cause more crop failures and higher temperatures will increase the number of weeds and pests and reduce crop yields. Combined with an increasing world population, unchecked climate change will continue to increase food insecurity, especially in the developing world".
