The Emerging Climate Crisis: Thoughts of a Quaker Scientist and Possible Ways Forward| Chapter 1 | Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 6

 The proof that anthropogenic fossil fuel byproducts are adding to the rising temperature of the Earth develops further constantly. While difficult to demonstrate, it is proposed that the connection between's carbon dioxide, CO2, fixations and the temperature of the planet is areas of strength for really. It follows that quick activities both by people and states all over the planet are significant to safeguard everybody against the climbing temperatures that are practically inescapable. The information for ozone harming substances are raised to date to the furthest limit of 2020, and the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on fossil fuel byproducts are featured starting from the beginning of that year. It is progressively trusted that methane, CH4, could end up being as serious an optional ozone harming substance as CO2. Potential changes in regulation and way of life are proposed for the UK. At a worldwide level and with the expectation that such subjects are brought out of the dark, tax collection strategies in light of overabundance utilization of carbon, food and its creation, and levels of populace on the planet are examined. The creator is a rehearsing individual from the Quaker (Society of Companions) religion, and all through he arrives at this issue from an ethical perspective. In particular, how the six Quaker Declarations (for example ways we ought to carry on with our existences) on Truth and Uprightness, Civil rights, Equity, Effortlessness, Harmony and Supportability lead him in specific individual bearings, and what guidance he could provide for States and World associations (for example the Assembled Countries). A compact clarification of the Quaker religion in the UK in the 21st century is composed somewhere else by Rowlands; quite a bit of it might shock numerous perusers.

Author(s) Details:

Richard Tuckett,
School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.

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Role of Media Technology in Food Production, Kenya Vision 2030 | Chapter 09 | Current Topics in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 6

 Developing countries have experienced higher human population increase in the twenty-first century than in previous centuries. Low food production also contributes to hunger and malnutrition. There are various reasons for insufficient food production, and one of the problems limiting farmers' food production is a lack of solid and useful information. Farmers have found it difficult to get technical assistance in the field due to a lack of clear policies on agricultural extension services. Due to a lack of extension services, a media forum has emerged to empower farmers through video sharing. Farmers are increasingly using media platforms to obtain information that will help them reach their food production goals. Video sharing is one such media outlet that has succeeded in empowering farmers all over the world. Access agriculture has created initiatives that are currently assisting farmers, particularly small-scale farmers, with innovative technologies to improve food production. Farmers are learning, sharing, and watching demonstration films from professionals and other small-scale farmers as a result of the new innovative technology adoption. Farmers can readily apply what they've learned after watching the videos. Access agriculture has produced basic videos in a variety of languages and cultural contexts that can be easily understood by farmers in any part of the world. Agricultural media shows are produced with a simpler content, which is less expensive, quicker, and more accessible to any farmer. The system is based on the use of mobile phones, which are ubiquitous among farmers. Internet connection, DVDs, audio recordings, and computers are just a few of the resources that are being utilised to help farmers improve their understanding of smart agriculture. Kenya is currently experiencing a food shortage, and over 45 percent of the country's population lives in poverty, with small-scale farmers making up the majority of the population. Extension services for farmers and agricultural training institutions have declined over time. The majority of small-scale farmers in rural areas confront significant obstacles when it comes to adopting innovative farming techniques that would otherwise boost food output. This paper investigates the role of Access agriculture's media technology innovation in increasing food production. Methodology Access agriculture data base, field observations from small-scale farmers practise, desk top review, and interactions with key informants in Kenya provided the data for this work. The media platform technology has [played a critical part in empowering farmers and building a media platform for sharing information on the best agricultural practises, which is now boosting farmers' skills and techniques and leading to food solutions in Kenya. More than half of Kenyan farmers have benefited from the distribution of training films. The majority of agricultural movies provide appealing and enticing information about agricultural demonstration techniques, changing farmers' perceptions and attitudes, particularly among young people, who are growing more interested in farming and thereby increasing food production. The outcomes of this research project will be utilised to develop methods to help farmers enhance food production by bringing in young farmers with the energy and technology to produce enough food for the country and beyond.

Author(S) Details

Eliud Garry Michura
Kabarak University, Kenya.

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Potential for Sustainable Irrigation towards Food Self-Sufficiency in Sierra Leone | Chapter 08 | Emerging Challenges in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 3

 Since the beginning of time, the world's population has been increasing, and what was formerly unimportant has now become a major challenge of our day: food production, security, and self-sufficiency. Water is the next most important necessity for agricultural production after land is accessible and the weather is favourable. Despite the fact that water covers two-thirds of the earth's surface, 70% of it is unusable, particularly for crop cultivation. The three most prevalent sources of water utilised in agricultural production are rainwater, surface water, and groundwater. While any of these resources may be rare in other regions of the world, Sierra Leone has plenty of all three. The availability of resources, however, is only one aspect of resource development. The efficient harnessing of an accessible resource to adequately serve an intended purpose is the other very essential aspect of resource development. Today, the 17 percent of arable land that is irrigated produces more than 40% of the world's food. This illustrates irrigated agriculture's potential for food production, food security, and food self-sufficiency. Despite this strong evidence, just 0.6 percent of Sierra Leone's arable land (74 percent of the total land area) is irrigated. The goal of this study was to determine Sierra Leone's food security and self-sufficiency potential. Given current land productivity, the study found that just 31% of available water resources were required to irrigate only 19% of arable land in Sierra Leone to achieve food self-sufficiency. Investing in water resources and arable land for national irrigation can secure enough food crop output to support exports. This will relieve the country's strain to build the necessary forex to sustain import businesses.

Author(S) Details

Juana P. Moiwo
Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Technology, Njala University, Njala Campus, Sierra Leone.

Mohamed M. Blango
Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Technology, Njala University, Njala Campus, Sierra Leone.

Yahaya K. Kawa
Department of Chemistry, School of Environmental Sciences, Njala University, Njala Campus, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Alhaji M. H. Conteh
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Technology, Njala University, Njala Campus, Sierra Leone.

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