A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand
The agricultural sector is vulnerable to climate change (CC). Various climate-related extremes, such as droughts, heat waves, unpredictable rainfall patterns, storms, floods, and an increase in insect pests, have adversely affected farmers' livelihoods. Climate forecasts indicate a significant...
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| description | The agricultural sector is vulnerable to climate change (CC). Various climate-related extremes, such as droughts, heat waves, unpredictable rainfall patterns, storms, floods, and an increase in insect pests, have adversely affected farmers' livelihoods. Climate forecasts indicate a significant increase in temperatures and more inconsistent, extreme rainfall, obfuscating the prediction of extreme weather events. The IPCC projects that by the end of the 21st century, temperatures in Thailand will rise by 0.95 °C–3.23 °C. This study aims to review the current understanding of CC's impact on the agricultural sector and evaluate the adaptation measures being employed in Thailand. Farmers have begun adopting adaptive measures such as alternative farming techniques, crop diversification, and water management strategies to mitigate climate risks and maintain productivity. However, limited resources, knowledge gaps, and insufficient government support hinder widespread adoption. Targeted interventions and policy support are essential for enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience. The impacts on crop water requirements and livelihoods reveal vulnerabilities due to extreme weather events. Rain-fed agriculture faces significant yield declines and reduced crop water productivity, exacerbating economic impacts on rural households and leading to food insecurity and financial instability. Effective adaptation requires enhanced water management, sustainable practices, and improved institutional support. Community engagement and participatory approaches are vital for building resilience against CC impacts. Comprehensive, region-specific, and long-term studies are crucial for developing robust adaptive strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9a8d34ee2d643af81dcbf817ec1c8c12025-01-04T04:57:30ZengElsevierFarming System2949-91192025-01-0131100114A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in ThailandMuhammad Waqas0Adila Naseem1Usa Wannasingha Humphries2Phyo Thandar Hlaing3Muhammad Shoaib4Sarfraz Hashim5The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok, 10140, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, Thailand; Corresponding author. The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok, 10140, ThailandDepartment of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, 34190, ThailandDepartment of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok, 10140, ThailandThe Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment (JGSEE), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok, 10140, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Energy Technology and Environment (CEE), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, ThailandDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, PakistanDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Punjab, PakistanThe agricultural sector is vulnerable to climate change (CC). Various climate-related extremes, such as droughts, heat waves, unpredictable rainfall patterns, storms, floods, and an increase in insect pests, have adversely affected farmers' livelihoods. Climate forecasts indicate a significant increase in temperatures and more inconsistent, extreme rainfall, obfuscating the prediction of extreme weather events. The IPCC projects that by the end of the 21st century, temperatures in Thailand will rise by 0.95 °C–3.23 °C. This study aims to review the current understanding of CC's impact on the agricultural sector and evaluate the adaptation measures being employed in Thailand. Farmers have begun adopting adaptive measures such as alternative farming techniques, crop diversification, and water management strategies to mitigate climate risks and maintain productivity. However, limited resources, knowledge gaps, and insufficient government support hinder widespread adoption. Targeted interventions and policy support are essential for enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience. The impacts on crop water requirements and livelihoods reveal vulnerabilities due to extreme weather events. Rain-fed agriculture faces significant yield declines and reduced crop water productivity, exacerbating economic impacts on rural households and leading to food insecurity and financial instability. Effective adaptation requires enhanced water management, sustainable practices, and improved institutional support. Community engagement and participatory approaches are vital for building resilience against CC impacts. Comprehensive, region-specific, and long-term studies are crucial for developing robust adaptive strategies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949911924000443Climate changeAgricultureCrop yieldMitigation strategiesThailand |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Waqas Adila Naseem Usa Wannasingha Humphries Phyo Thandar Hlaing Muhammad Shoaib Sarfraz Hashim A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand Farming System Climate change Agriculture Crop yield Mitigation strategies Thailand |
| title | A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand |
| title_full | A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand |
| title_fullStr | A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand |
| title_short | A comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Thailand |
| title_sort | comprehensive review of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in thailand |
| topic | Climate change Agriculture Crop yield Mitigation strategies Thailand |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949911924000443 |
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