In Mexico agricultural activities are very important in rural areas as a source of income and food supplier. Examples of major projected impacts for the agricultural sector in relation to the variation of temperature are decreased crop yields in warmer environment due to stress caused by heat, increased pests and diseases, increased devastating fires, the reduction in water supply and water quality problems and algal blooms. As for extreme events such as droughts, extreme rainfall, hailstorms and cyclones are planned severe damage to crops, soil erosion, inability to cultivate due to waterlogging of soils, adverse effects on water quality , water stress and increased livestock deaths, among others. The results show that there will be predominantly negative impacts of climate change on the income of the EBU, and agricultural and livestock production. While quantifying effects of climate change will vary as to the availability of more climate information, recent trends do assume that it is essential to continue the work to mitigate future impacts and to allow adaptation to future scenarios . In this regard, strengthening the actions taken by the SAGARPA in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change are essential.
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Adaptation
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Agriculture and forestry
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Water resource assessment
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Runoff control structures to temporarily store rainfall
Soil moisture conservation techniques