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Climate change poses significant threats to agricultural production in the Caribbean, necessitating immediate research. Rising temperatures, coastal erosion, and increased storm surges are key concerns impacting the region. To mitigate these challenges, we need to investigate how temperature changes affect agricultural outputs and continuously analyze climatic data. This proactive approach will equip farmers and policymakers with the insights needed to adapt to evolving environmental conditions and safeguard food security in the Caribbean.
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CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE CARIBBEAN - THE NEED FOR IMMEDIATE RESEARCH INTO THE EXPECTED EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONF B LaucknerExecutive Director (Ag)/BiometricianCaribbean Agricultural Research and Development InstituteSt Augustine, Trinidad
Monthly means by decade for various meteorological variables atPiarco, Trinidad
Monthly means by decade for various meteorological variables atPiarco, Trinidad
HAPPENING NOW 1 Melting of ice in artic regions 2 Coastal erosion and storm surges in the Caribbean
WHAT WE NEED TO DO 1Research to find effects of changes in temperatures on agricultural products 2Continue to analyse climatic data