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Exposure To Climate Risk: A Case Study For Coffee Farming In The Region Of Alta Mogiana, São Paulo
Guilherme A L Torres1, Larissa V Zezzo1, Rafael V DE São José1
1Instituto de Geociências da Universidade Estadual de Campinas/IG-UNICAMP, Rua Carlos Gomes, 250, Cidade Universitária, 13083-855 Campinas, SP, Brazil.
Coffee crops in Alta Mogiana, Brazil, face increased climate risk due to rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall over 30 years. This highlights the vulnerability of coffee production and producers in the region.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Climate Science
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Global temperature rise and altered precipitation patterns are impacting agricultural productivity worldwide.
- The Alta Mogiana region in São Paulo, Brazil, is a significant coffee-producing area susceptible to climate variability.
Approach:
- Analysis of daily temperature and precipitation time series data from 1991 to 2021.
- Statistical trend analysis to quantify changes in climatic variables affecting coffee cultivation.
Key Points:
- Observed daily maximum temperature increase of ~1.4°C and minimum temperature increase of ~0.8°C.
- Detected a daily precipitation decrease trend of ~0.9 mm.
- These trends indicate heightened climate risk exposure for coffee crops in Alta Mogiana.
Conclusions:
- Agroforestry systems and mechanical irrigation are recommended strategies for managing climate risk in coffee plantations.
- Drought-resistant cultivars, farmer training, enhanced rural insurance, and plant nutrition management offer additional adaptation measures.
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