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By Heather Tunstall, Corporate Content Director, Brand Media & Engagement, Meister Media Worldwide
Extreme weather is ... no longer all that extreme. Stay with me.
“Extreme” is indicative that an event is an outlier, but more and more often, we’re seeing patterns emerge in which intense weather events are becoming the norm, not the exception. This is what we’re referring to as climate change or a shifting climate. We’re seeing less predictable seasons, droughts, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes at a pace and a level that, frankly, we’re not used to.
The term “Climate Smart Farming” refers to agricultural practices and systems that are resilient to these intense weather conditions, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and aim for food security and sustainable development. It involves implementing strategies that not only adapt to changing conditions, but also lessen the impact of agriculture on the climate and slow down the increase in severe weather.
Harnessing innovative technologies, funding, and research advancements play a crucial role in Climate Smart Farming. This includes — among other efforts — utilizing precision agriculture tools for efficient resource management, adopting remote sensing techniques for monitoring and early warning systems, and developing climate-resilient crop varieties through breeding and biotechnology.
In this report, we dive into the ways that technology is advancing the agriculture industry in regard to Climate Smart Farming.
Specifically, you’ll learn about:
How Taylor Farms approaches sustainability with intention, science, and a mix of traditional and innovative techniques
A multifaceted strategy helping California’s wine-grape growers adapt to extreme weather
The role of retailers (and suppliers) in regenerative agriculture
Current incentives and efforts involved in sustainable cotton farming
How Climate Smart growing can be a win-win in the greenhouse with cost savings tied to sustainable efforts
Thanks to the digital nature of this interactive platform, you can read analysis and information provided by our expert contributors and also hear directly from them through video insights. Not sure where to go from here? We’ve got you covered with a quick guide to help you navigate this digital report. Simply watch the brief "How to Use this Report" video at the beginning of this article.
This report is our first of 2024. We also invite you to catch up on our previous Global Insight Series Reports on Labor, Soil Health, Biological Crop Protection, Water, Technology & Sustainability, and Plant Health.
We appreciate your feedback on these reports and your suggestions on future topics you’d like to see covered. We look forward to hearing from you!
