Natural Disasters and Extreme Events in Agriculture
Download or Read eBook Natural Disasters and Extreme Events in Agriculture PDF written by Mannava VK Sivakumar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-06 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Mannava VK Sivakumar |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 377 |
| Release | : 2005-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783540283072 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3540283072 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Natural Disasters and Extreme Events in Agriculture by : Mannava VK Sivakumar
Book excerpt: Agricultural production is highly sensitive to weather and climate-related disasters such as drought, storm and flood. While it is not possible to prevent the occurrence of natural disasters, the resultant disastrous effects can be reduced mitigated through proper planning and effective preparation. This book, based on a gathering of experts in Beijing, discusses ways to reduce the vulnerability of agriculture to disaster and extreme events, both by accurate and timely warning, and by impact-reducing countermeasures.
