AGROVOC

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  • May2024

    Climate variability

    AGROVOC URI
    http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_45796fbf

    FAO/Christena Dowsett

    In agriculture, understanding climate variability is crucial as it directly influences growing conditions for crops. Farmers rely on predictable weather patterns to plan planting and harvesting schedules. However, increased climate variability can lead to more unpredictable and extreme weather events, impacting crop yields and making agricultural planning and management more challenging.

  • Concept of the month
    May2023

    Bee feeding

    When local nectar sources or hive food stores are insufficient, beekeepers may need to feed their bees. It can be...

  • Concept of the month
    April2023

    Millets

    The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM...

  • Concept of the month
    March2023

    Potato harvesters

    Potato harvesters are used to dig potatoes from the ground and collect them. Since the 1960s, these machines have saved...

  • Concept of the month
    February2023

    Hive management

    Hive management, monitoring and responding to the needs of beehives in relation to the time of year and local climate...

  • Concept of the month
    January2023

    Sustainable agriculture

    Sustainable agriculture with its three components: economic (production viability to meet the growing needs for food of present and future...