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  Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: Preparing Australian Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the Future (Paperback) Edited by Chris Stokes, Edited by Mark Howden

  

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  Short Description for Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change`Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change is a fundamental resource for primary industry professionals, land managers, policy makers, researchers and students involved in preparing Australia's primary industries for the challenges and opportunities of climate change.` `More than 30 authors have contributed to this book, which moves beyond describing the causes and consequences of climate change to p
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  • Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
  • Published: 01 June 2010
  • Format: Paperback 296 pages
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  • Categories: Agriculture & Related Industries | Forestry & Related Industries | Sustainable Agriculture | Agronomy & Crop Production | Forestry & Silviculture: Practice & Techniques
  • ISBN 13: 9780643095953 ISBN 10: 0643095950
  • Sales rank: 416,554

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• `Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change` is a fundamental resource for preparing Australia 's primary industries for the challenges and opportunities of climate change for primary industry professionals, land managers, policy makers, researchers and students.This book moves beyond describing the causes and consequences of climate change to show how each of Australia's primary industries agriculture, forestry and fisheries can adapt and become even more efficient and productive. The core content of the book is based on a recent science review prepared for the National Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries.Feedback from the review is included in the book, plus extra content to cover climate change scenarios, socio-economic considerations and greenhouse gas emissions along with summary information and frequently asked questions. Chapters for each primary industry review the implications of climate change, assess realistic adaptation options, and highlight potential options for the longer-term. Case studies for each industry are included along with summary tables of adoption options.Features Communicates up-to-date, scientifically robust information on climate change Specifically for primary industries Provides pathways to solutions rather than just defining the problem of climate change Includes case studies for each industry Presents a framework on which policy makers can start planning and preparing for climate change