Search
The effect of climate variability on cultivated crops’ yield and farm income in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

October 11, 2023 | Climate |

In the intricate tapestry of Thailand's agriculture, deeply intertwined with climatic intricacies, the Asian Institute of Technology conducted a significant study focusing on Chiang Mai province. This research delves into the nuanced trends of climate variability, exploring their intricate correlation with crop yields and the multifaceted interplay of social and farm factors that mold farm net income. Analyzing a time series of climate data spanning from 2002 to 2020, employing methodologies like the Mann–Kendall trend test and Sen’s slope estimation, the study unravels evolving trends in temperature and rainfall. The Pearson correlation untangles the association between climate variability and cultivated crop yields, while multiple linear regression dissects the factors influencing farm net income. Notably, despite unaltered trends in total annual rainfall, a rising temperature over time bears consequences — negatively impacting longan yield yet positively influencing maize, with no significant effect on rice yield. Amidst declining trends in some crop yields, the study reveals that farm net income remains resilient, tethered to cumulative output and geographical nuances. This work underscores the imperative integration of climate data, forecasting models, agronomic and socio-economic considerations, and crop suitability assessments into adaptive policies for specific regions.

Read more

Viewed Articles
The effect of climate variability on cultivated crops’ yield and farm income in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
October 11, 2023 | Climate |In the intricate tapestry of Thailand's agriculture, deeply intertwined with climatic intricacies, the Asian Institute of Technology conducted a significant study focus
Read More
Impacts of climate change and mitigation strategies for some abiotic and biotic constraints influencing fruit growth and quality
July 15, 2024 | Plants |The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal, explores the complex factors influencing fruit development and quality, particularly in the context of climate change
Assessing consumer interest in sustainable and ethically certified tropical fruits in the central and eastern European region
November 01, 2024 | Agriculture |Researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague investigated the potential for sustainable tropical fruit consumption in Central and Eastern Europe, focu
Sustainable strategies for fresh mangosteen: Adapting to climate challenges
October 29, 2024 | Earth Systems and Environment |Researchers from Maejo University and Chiang Mai University in Thailand reviewed strategies to enhance the resilience and economic value of mangosteen
Identifying impacts & adaptation strategies for tropical fruit farms affected by extreme weather events in sub-tropical Australia: Stakeholders’ insights
February 14, 2024 | Heliyon |A study conducted by CQ University, Australia, examined the effects of extreme weather events (EWEs) on tropical fruit farming in Central Queensland (CQ). Australia, recog
2024.07.23
Thai farmers’ perceptions on climate change: Evidence on durian farms in Surat Thani province
April 22, 2024 | Climate Services |A study conducted by Kasetsart University, Thailand, and the University of California, USA, addresses the impact of climate change on durian farmers in Southern Thai
2024.06.06
TOP