Climate Change and Agricultural Food Production

The book Climate Change and Agricultural Food Production: Impacts, Vulnerabilities and Remedies offers a comprehensive overview of the effects of climate change on all agricultural food production sectors, including agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. It also covers food contamination and food safety issues, such as microbial pathogens, toxic biological and toxic chemical contaminants, as well as food security and measures to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change on these sectors. The book has been compiled from research results, data, and information from around the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, North America, the Polar Regions, and Small Island Nations. It has been designed as a textbook, reference book, and extension guide, and is written in clear and straightforward language with key facts, acronyms, and a glossary provided in each chapter, along with tables and figures to facilitate understanding for a wide range of readers. The book key data and information are summarized below: