Index-based crop protection is a risk management approach that uses weather data, climate patterns, and other environmental factors to predict and manage crop risks. Instead of relying solely on traditional insurance models, this system offers farmers financial protection against weather-related disasters like droughts, floods, or storms. Using an index based on factors such as rainfall levels or temperature variations, farmers can receive payouts when conditions exceed predefined thresholds that are harmful to crops. This innovative method offers timely and more efficient compensation, encouraging farmers to invest in climate-resilient crops and sustainable farming practices, while helping to ensure their livelihoods in the face of climate uncertainty.
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy
Title : Cultivating green wisdom: Urban horticulture techniques for home vegetable cultivation in small spaces for older adults
Consuelo Lima Navarro de Andrade, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Brazil
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Assessment of spraying effectiveness using heavy-duty agricultural UAVs in high-growing crops: Spray deposition and canopy coverage efficiency
Tytus Berbec, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - State Research Institute, Poland