Climate Change to Stir Up Global Agriculture within Next Decade
Published:30 Nov.2021 Source:Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
New computer simulations predict deep changes in growing conditions affecting the productivity of major crops already within the next 10 years if current global warming trends continue.
Maize crop yields are projected to decline by almost a quarter by the end the century, while wheat could potentially see global yield increases of about 17%. Current key breadbasket regions will see severe changes much quicker than previously expected, requiring farmers around the world to adapt to new climate realities now.