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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE AGRICULTURAL SECTORPresented by: Mr. Shaun Baugh, Principal Director Planning and Policy Division, MICAF
Overview What is climate change? Climatic related factors affecting
Jamaica’s Agricultural Sector Mitigation measures implemented by the
Ministry to combat the impact of climate change
Quote “Some may still deny the overwhelming
judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires and crippling drought and more powerful storms”
Barack Obama
What is Climate Change? According to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),climate change refers to a change of climate that is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and that is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods
Challenges facing Jamaica’s Agricultural Sector The agricultural sector is affected by several
factors due to the impact of climate change. These include: Sea Level Rise – which will lead to saline intrusion Increase in the frequency of extreme weather
such as drought, storms and floods Increases in pest and diseases Reduced and zero yield in certain crops Hurricanes Negative impact on Fisheries Sector
Increase in Frequency of Extreme Weather Conditions
Following Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, Jamaica was not affected by a major storm or hurricane until Hurricane Ivan in 2004.
Between 2004 and 2012, Jamaica has been affected by 9 different Tropical storms/Hurricanes and the total value of loss to the agricultural sector was approximately $7.6 billion (RADA).
Increase in Frequency of Extreme Weather Conditions
Losses/Damages due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm (RADA):
Increase in Frequency of Extreme Weather Conditions
Increase in Frequency of Extreme Weather Conditions
Drought Between 2013 and 2015, Jamaica has
been plagued by extended periods of drought and this has had negative impacts on crops and livestock.
Increase in Frequency of Extreme Weather Conditions
The Effect of Drought Conditions on Agricultural Production in Jamaica (2013)
Source: RADA
Pests and Diseases Climate change has caused a rise in
pests and diseases in recent times. Major climate related pests and diseases affecting crop production include the following: Beet Army Worm (BAW):During the period
2009-2012, losses of over $140 million in onion and scallion fields were recorded
Coffee Leaf Rust Taro Leaf Hopper (Dasheen)
Pests and Diseases
Pests and Diseases Coffee Leaf Rust
Mitigation Measures Implemented by MICAF
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF) has implemented and/or manage several programmes to mitigate against the impact of Climate Change on the agricultural sector.
Mitigation Measures Implemented by MICAF
Objective of Mitigation Measures:• Sensitize and train stakeholders in climate
awareness, coping methods and resilience. • Introduce climate smart farming methods
and soil erosion control techniques in order to increase agricultural productivity and improve food security.
• Training farmers and other stakeholders in efficient water management and land husbandry practices.
• Encouraging farmers to plant Climate-tolerant crops eg. cassava, pineapple, sweet potato.
Climate Change Related Partners ACDI VOCA - Ja REEACH The Food and Agriculture Organization of the
UN (FAO) Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on
Agriculture – IICA The European Union Adaptation Fund CARICOM The UNDP Climate Change Division
Mitigation Measures Implemented by MICAF
These include the following: Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems
Adapting to Climate change (Ja REEACH I) GOJ Adaptation Fund (Component 2) Drought Mitigation Programme Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience
(PPCR)
Mitigation Measures Implemented by MICAF
The GOJ Initiatives have produced the following: Over $70 m provided in productivity grants 2300 farmers trained in better soil conservation methods Over $1B income generated by farmers from crops
harvested Training of RADA Extension Officers in Land Husbandry
Farmer Field School Methodology Establishment of over107 climate smart gravity drip
irrigation systems installed Capacity building for farmers in relation to Climate Smart
Agriculture. Climate Change mainstreamed into the operations of
MICAF
Mitigation Measures Implemented by MICAF
Gravity Drip Irrigation system
The Way Forward Continue to Build on the Success in Climate
Awareness Promotion of Climate Smart Agriculture Continued Strategic partnerships Climate Prove Agricultural Development Plan Continued training of Farmers and
Stakeholders Promotion of Innovation which address the
various resilience realties of Climate Change Promotion of Climate Smart Agriculture
The ENDQ&A