Current coronavirus crisis and past pandemics - What can happen in post-COVID-19 agriculture?

Roubík, Hynek; Lošťák, M.; Ketuama, Chama Theodore; Procházka, Petr; Soukupová, Jana; Hakl, J.; Karlík, Petr; Hejcman, Michal

doi:10.1016/j.spc.2022.01.007

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“…We are currently facing a global crisis associated with the imminence of the irreversible effects of global climate change, which should be further exacerbated by the collateral consequences triggered by the global pandemic of COVID-19. In this context, more drastic climatic events such as rains and dry seasons ( Lahive et al, 2019 ), increase in fertilizer costs, and high prices of agricultural products stand out, threatening global food security ( Roubík et al, 2022 ). Therefore, understanding the processes of interaction between combined biotic and abiotic stresses in species where these processes are still poorly understood, such as cocoa, may anticipate early strategic actions that may be of great importance.…”

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Cacao agroforestry systems beyond the stigmas: Biotic and abiotic stress incidence impact

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Low technological knowledge in production chains, global climate change, and misinformation are concrete threats to food security. In addition, these combined threats also trigger ecological instability in megadiverse areas of the world, especially in some cacao-producing countries in South America, where this crop plays an important socio-economic role, even being used to replace illicit crops. Accordingly, the use of agroforestry systems approaches has emerged as a good alternative to maintain productivity, add high-value commodities to producers, and provide important ecosystem services for sustainable agriculture. However, limitations associated with the competition for resources between the species composing the system, and the higher incidence of some diseases, have led many producers to abandon this strategy, opting for monoculture. In this review, we seek to gather the main information available in the literature, aiming to answer the question: what is the real scientific evidence that supports the benefits and harms of adopting agroforestry systems in cacao production? We seek to make critical scrutiny of the possible negative effects of certain associations of the agroforestry system with biotic and abiotic stress in cacao. Here, we review the possible competition for light and nutrients and discuss the main characteristics to be sought in cacao genotypes to optimize these inter-specific relationships. In addition, we review the research advances that show the behavior of the main cacao diseases (Witch’s broom disease, frosty pod rot, black pod rot) in models of agroforestry systems contrasted with monoculture, as well as the optimization of agronomic practices to reduce some of these stresses. This compendium, therefore, sheds light on a major gap in establishing truly sustainable agriculture, which has been treated much more from the perspective of negative stigma than from the real technological advantages that can be combined to the benefit of a balanced ecosystem with generating income for farmers.

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“…Transparency in policy responses probably would help build trust in the future of fishery sector and markets, and use all the lesson that is acquired from the experienced crisis to improve the sustainability and the resiliency of every sector. Economic equity and environmental considerations discussed similar best practices: support the incomes of those most in need rather than subsidize inputs and ensuring that evidence-based management are intact and implemented [71] .…”

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Characteristics, Threats and Challenges of Shrimp Production among Small-Holder and Commercial Penaeus vannamei Shrimp Farmers in Davao Region, Philippines

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Shrimp industry in the Philippines plays a vital role in the economy by contributing a total production in the fisheries sector of 60,000 tons of production and 7,000 tons of shrimp exported in overseas markets such as South Korea, Japan, USA and others. This study aimed to describe the various cultural and operational characteristics of a shrimp farm (Penaeus vannamei) in Davao region, and assessed the current risk and challenges experienced by shrimp farmers during the time of pandemic. This study made use of semi-structured questionnaire and focused on shrimp farmers, operators in the provinces of Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur and Davao de Oro as respondents (N=41 farmers). Results showed that small scale shrimp farming averaged 10 tons/ha per cropping; the highly intensive farms yielded 24 tons/ha per cropping. Most operators used generator machines as source of electricity to facilitate aeration accompanied with paddle wheel and blower in some farms; about 2/3 of the commercial shrimp farms used electricity from electric line. In terms of their expenditures, feed inputs have the highest cost (Php 566,700.00 for small-scale farmers, Php 5,572,900.00 for commercial farms) followed by fry (Php 144,800.00 for small-scale farmers, Php 2,080,000.00 for commercial farms) and fuel/electric bill (Php 114,000.00 for small-scale farmers, Php 4,380,000.00 for commercial farms). The average profit per ha of small holder farmers was Php 1,040,000.00. Most farmers mentioned that their shrimps experienced diseases such as white spot syndrome (60%), black gills (35%) and red tail (5%). The farmers point to contamination from water or poor water quality management which caused this disease. The study recommends that farmers should follow good shrimp aquaculture practices including water quality management.

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“…Here, importance of aquaculture in food supply could help decrease threat to food insecurity. Fisheries and aquaculture provide nutritious food for hundreds of millions of people around the world and livelihoods for over 10% of the world's population [73]. Government and industry responses are needed to address the immediate economic and social hardships that the crisis is provoking in the shrimp sector.…”

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Typology of Small-Holder and Commercial Shrimp (<em>Penaeus Vannamei</em>) Farms, Including Threats and Challenges in Davao Region, Philippines

Clapano¹,

Diuyan²,

Rapiz³

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The shrimp industry in the Philippines play a vital role in the local and national economy through exports with markets abroad such as in South Korea, Japan, the USA, and others. This study aimed to describe the various cultural and operational characteristics of small-holder and commercial shrimp farms (P. vannamei) in the Davao region. It also evaluated the current risks and challenges faced by the shrimp farmers. A semi-structured questionnaire that focused on shrimp farmers, and operators in the region was used to collect data with N=41 farmers and operator. The results showed that respondents were engaged in small-holder farming activities which had an average yield of 10 tons/ha. On the other hand, the commercial farms that operate intensively had an average yield of 24 tons/ha. Most small-holder operators used electric generator machines to conduct aeration in their farms using paddlewheels and blowers. For the commercial farms, more paddlewheels and blowers were employed per pond compared to small-holder farms. Generally, the income of a farm was related to the yield of farms or the number of fries rather than social factors or size of farms cultivated. In terms of input costs, feeds were found to have the highest input costs, followed by the fry, fuel, labor, and others (fertilizers and water treatment chemicals). Most of the farmers mentioned that they are affected by diseases such as white spot syndrome (60%), black gills (35%), and red tail (5%). They perceived that the main contamination come from the water source (31%). The main threats mentioned are declining shrimp prices in the market, source of fry, water disposal, and overstocking, and water quality. Based on this study, farmers should follow good shrimp aquaculture practices and there is a need for them to regularly monitor their water quality.

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Current coronavirus crisis and past pandemics - What can happen in post-COVID-19 agriculture?

Cited by 30 publications

References 42 publications

Cacao agroforestry systems beyond the stigmas: Biotic and abiotic stress incidence impact

Cacao agroforestry systems beyond the stigmas: Biotic and abiotic stress incidence impact

Characteristics, Threats and Challenges of Shrimp Production among Small-Holder and Commercial Penaeus vannamei Shrimp Farmers in Davao Region, Philippines

Typology of Small-Holder and Commercial Shrimp (<em>Penaeus Vannamei</em>) Farms, Including Threats and Challenges in Davao Region, Philippines

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