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CLIMATE CHANGE AND
AGRICULTURE IN JAMAICA
INTRODUCTION
Research was done by group members to find
out how climate change affects agriculture in
Jamaica and the following topics were
examined.
 What is climate change?
 What is agriculture?
 How climate change affects agriculture in
Jamaica?
 Recommendations
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?
Climate change is a long-term shift in weather
conditions identified by changes in
temperature, precipitation, winds, and other
indicators.
WHAT IS AGRICULTURE?
Agriculture , also called farming or husbandry,
is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and
other life for food, fibre, biofuel,medicinal
and other product used to sustain and
enhance human life.
EFFECTS OF CLIMATE
CHANGE ON
AGRICULTURE IN JAMAICA
Our climate is changing because as
human beings we have increased the
amount of certain gases, called
greenhouse gases, in our
atmosphere.
We burn oil, coal and gas to produce
energy for homes, factories,
businesses and for our
transportation needs.
The excess greenhouse gases in our
atmosphere are trapping too much
heat around the earth, making the
earth warmer and it is this increase
in temperature over time which
results in climate change.
Cause more extreme events and stronger
hurricanes
Passage of more extreme weather events
such as storms and hurricanes damage
agricultural assets including livestock,
crops and infrastructure. The impact of
storms is especially severe for standing
export crops like bananas, coffee and
sugar cane.
Increase drought conditions
Agriculture relies heavily on local water
supply which in turn relies heavily on
rainfall. Longer periods of drought will
incur higher water and production costs
for food production.
Increase drought conditions cont’d
Drought will also affect the quantity
and variety of agricultural produce
available for consumption and this
will increase the costs of food.
Increase drought conditions cont’d
Longer periods of drought can lead to
large scale losses of cattle and lower
reproduction rates among livestock.
The risk of degradation and reduced
productivity of the soil will increase
due to droughts.
Increase temperatures
Warmer temperatures will result in
reduced crop yield and growth of
weeds, pests, bacteria and diseases.
Increase temperatures con’d
Citrus and root crops are sensitive to
changes in temperature and
precipitation (moisture). This results
in Jamaica’s domestic crops under
stress and food security is
threatened.
Results in a rise in sea level
Rising sea levels lead to increased
incidence of salt water intrusion in
coastal agricultural areas and
salinization of water supply.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Cultivate various crop varieties that are able
to withstand increasing temperature, the
growth of pests and drought conditions.
Improving agriculture infrastructure, so
that it can be climate sensitive. E.g. develop
water saving irrigation systems; water
management systems; construct on-farm
water storage (ponds, tanks etc) island
wide.
Modify crop calendar for short term crops:
Crops which take a shorter time to recover
from severe weather events such as storms
and hurricanes.
Adopting improved technologies for soil
conservation.
Establish system of food storage to ensure
food security in times when agricultural
output is affected by extreme weather
events.
THANK
YOU
PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY:
 Chevauni Blair
 Justin Grant
 Sheineque Young
 Trudeen Talbert
 Nickcaro Knight

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN JAMAICA

  • 2. INTRODUCTION Research was done by group members to find out how climate change affects agriculture in Jamaica and the following topics were examined.  What is climate change?  What is agriculture?  How climate change affects agriculture in Jamaica?  Recommendations
  • 3. WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? Climate change is a long-term shift in weather conditions identified by changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, and other indicators.
  • 4. WHAT IS AGRICULTURE? Agriculture , also called farming or husbandry, is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life for food, fibre, biofuel,medicinal and other product used to sustain and enhance human life.
  • 5. EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURE IN JAMAICA
  • 6. Our climate is changing because as human beings we have increased the amount of certain gases, called greenhouse gases, in our atmosphere. We burn oil, coal and gas to produce energy for homes, factories, businesses and for our transportation needs.
  • 7. The excess greenhouse gases in our atmosphere are trapping too much heat around the earth, making the earth warmer and it is this increase in temperature over time which results in climate change.
  • 8. Cause more extreme events and stronger hurricanes Passage of more extreme weather events such as storms and hurricanes damage agricultural assets including livestock, crops and infrastructure. The impact of storms is especially severe for standing export crops like bananas, coffee and sugar cane.
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  • 10. Increase drought conditions Agriculture relies heavily on local water supply which in turn relies heavily on rainfall. Longer periods of drought will incur higher water and production costs for food production.
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  • 12. Increase drought conditions cont’d Drought will also affect the quantity and variety of agricultural produce available for consumption and this will increase the costs of food.
  • 13. Increase drought conditions cont’d Longer periods of drought can lead to large scale losses of cattle and lower reproduction rates among livestock. The risk of degradation and reduced productivity of the soil will increase due to droughts.
  • 14. Increase temperatures Warmer temperatures will result in reduced crop yield and growth of weeds, pests, bacteria and diseases.
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  • 16. Increase temperatures con’d Citrus and root crops are sensitive to changes in temperature and precipitation (moisture). This results in Jamaica’s domestic crops under stress and food security is threatened.
  • 17. Results in a rise in sea level Rising sea levels lead to increased incidence of salt water intrusion in coastal agricultural areas and salinization of water supply.
  • 19. Cultivate various crop varieties that are able to withstand increasing temperature, the growth of pests and drought conditions. Improving agriculture infrastructure, so that it can be climate sensitive. E.g. develop water saving irrigation systems; water management systems; construct on-farm water storage (ponds, tanks etc) island wide.
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  • 21. Modify crop calendar for short term crops: Crops which take a shorter time to recover from severe weather events such as storms and hurricanes. Adopting improved technologies for soil conservation. Establish system of food storage to ensure food security in times when agricultural output is affected by extreme weather events.
  • 22. THANK YOU PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY:  Chevauni Blair  Justin Grant  Sheineque Young  Trudeen Talbert  Nickcaro Knight