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Thematic Report: Ecosystem Change Due to Climate Change |
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by Okoth Okoth | 13-09-2020 20:45
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Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture Unpredicted weather and climate conditions including invasion by swarms of dessert locusts and long heavy rains have cost the Kenyan agricultural sector including sustainable food production. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warns of imminent threat to livelihoods in the Horn of Africa if the increasing numbers of dessert locusts is not contained. The long heavy rains in Kenya since October last year have greatly destroyed crops and affected normal food production patterns. Crops such as tomatoes and potatoes are rotting as a result of too much water while maize crops which require short rains remain stunted. There is no consolidated data on the crops that have been destroyed by the long rains thereby creating a big gap in risk assessment. The excess soil moisture and flooding in most parts of the country is expected to result in short cycles legumes production and localized maize losses thereby increasing food prices. Impacts of Long Heavy Rains on the Agriculture Kenya Agriculture PS assertions that the rains will improve food production in areas which depend on short rains season is short lived and unrealistic because the negative impacts have already been felt in former Nyanza region where maize crops the main staple food in the region are facing localized ponding, stunted growth and a possibility of long harvesting period. “The heavy rains have dealt us a blow, the prolonged rains have eroded the soil and lowered the soil temperatures thereby delaying tassel formation and the leaf stages of our corns. We are expecting reduced yields and huge losses during harvesting.” Said Otieno, farmer, Kenya. The ongoing heavy rains is not only affecting the growth of crops but could probably increase post-harvest losses of various crops, especially the perishable crops due to accessibility problems. Disruption to critical transport infrastructure will further delay the harvesting period thereby increasing quality deterioration of horticultural crops. “The governments should construct dams to contain the floodwaters to be used during dry seasons and empower farmers with adequate information and timely forecasts of weather and climate conditions. This will help us from drier areas to continue with agricultural activities thus improve food security.” Said Olila, Bondo, Kenya. Nonetheless, the rains have replenished grass and other rangeland resources in pastoral areas hence ease of livestock rearing and improved milk productivity. “The ongoing rains is a blessing to us. Our animals can now get enough grass to feed on therefore getting sufficient milk and meat products is no longer a problem for us. The animals can now fetch good market prices due to better body conditions.” Said Walala, livestock farmer, Kenya.
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7 Comments
Greetings Okoth!
It's your SJ mentor.
Welcome to be an ambassador to Tunza Eco Generation.
Climate Changes are impacting various area in the world.
Heavy rains in East Asia caused flood damage in this year.
Immediate countermeasures are required to settle this issue.
Thank you for sharing your first gorgeous report.
I'll look forward to your next report.
Best regards,
SJ mentor.
Posted 12-10-2020 01:54
Hello Okoth,
I hope you are doing well there.
Thank You so much for such insightful report on change in ecosystem due to climate change .
Eager to know many more from you .
Keep sharing .
Regards,
Shobha
Posted 21-09-2020 23:02
Greetings from Nepal
Thank you for sharing your report on impact of climate change in your country.Climate change has adverse affect on crops and environment.
Keep writing such informative report.
We are eager to know more from you.
Regards
Dolma
Posted 17-09-2020 00:39
Greetings okoth
I hope you are doing well
Climate Change alters the rain pattern, habitat of animals and brings many other issues. I hope these issues don't effect there in near future
Thank you so much for this report
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 16-09-2020 11:06
Hi,
I'm glad to read yours talking about climate change and its effect in agriculture of Kenya. I liked your report.
Keep sharing with us your great report.
Regards,
Alok Dhakal
Posted 15-09-2020 23:46
Hello Okoth,
Greetings and namaste form Nepal
Thank you for sharing your report.
Yeah climate change has affected agriculture..
Keep sharing reports,
keep writing
We are looking forward to know more from you.
Regards
Paras Kunwar
Posted 15-09-2020 19:35
Hello Okoth, this is your mentor WooJoo :)
Thank you for sharing your first report with us!
I'm glad to read yours talking about climate change effect in agriculture in Kenya.
I didn't know that such a long heavy rain was affecting parts of Kenya.
Actually, Korea also suffered the same problem during the last two months, and we had problems with dams too.
By building dams, I hope the agriculture stay well protected.
It is good news that the rain helped replenishing grass, and just didn't just badly affect your country.
Thank you for letting us know what is happening in Kenya.
Stay safe
Best wishes,
WooJoo
Posted 14-09-2020 15:26