vbid/9783319701875

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This book presents novel communication technology solutions to address the effects of climate change and climate variability on agriculture, with a particular focus on those that increase agricultural production. It discusses decision support and early warning systems for agriculture; information technology (IT) supporting sustainable water management and land cover dynamics; predictive of crop production models; and software applications for reducing the effects of diseases and pests on crops. Further topics include the real-time monitoring of weather conditions and water quality, as well as food security issues. Featuring the proceedings of the International Conference of ICT for Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change (AACC�17), held on November 22�24, 2017, in Popay�n, Colombia, the book represents a timely report and a source of new ideas and solutions for both researchers and practitioners active in the agricultural sector around the globe.Typham this is the title: Advances in Information and Communication Technologies for Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change Proceedings of the International Conference of ICT for Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change (AACC’17), November 22-24, 2017, Popay�n, Colombia