Challenges in Agriculture and Fishing

Study Notes

Climate change severely impacts agricultural productivity, leading to unpredictable weather patterns, rising temperatures and extreme weather events.
Rising temperatures can lead to reduced crop yields.
Extreme weather events, like floods and storms, cause crop losses.
Location of the farm is a problem, especially in areas prone to storms.

Farmers struggle to find markets to sell their produce.
Small-scale farmers struggle to store their produce for extended periods as it can easily spoil.
Lack of roads and bridges hinder farmers' ability to sell their products in different areas.
Bridge collapse can further restrict farmer's access to markets.

Overfishing, where too many fish are caught before they can reproduce, is a significant challenge.
Climate change, particularly extreme weather events, can negatively impact fish populations.
Pollution in the ocean, such as crude oil spills, can harm and even kill fish.
Plastic pollution in the ocean can cause indigestion and poisoning among fish.
Habitat destruction, such as blasting for fishing, harms coral reefs, which serve as fish breeding grounds.

Climate change is causing trees in forests to die due to global warming.
Forest fires contribute to deforestation and tree loss.
Illegal logging, where trees are cut down and sold without proper authorization, is a major issue.
Deforestation leads to soil erosion and flooding.

Mining contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, which can harm the environment.
Mining companies face pressure from governments and society to minimize their environmental impact.
Mining companies need to find ways to reduce carbon emissions and follow environmental rules and policies.