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Direct and indirect economic impacts of drought in the agri-food sector in the Ebro River basin (Spain). [PDF]

, 2013
The economic evaluation of drought impacts is essential in order to define efficient and sustainable management and mitigation strategies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the economic impacts of a drought event on the agricultural sector and measure
Garrido Colmenero, Alberto, Gil Sevilla, Marina, Hernández-Mora Zapata, Nuria   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Understanding Egg Price Volatility and Policy Implications in the U.S. With Machine Learning

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Eggs are an inexpensive and sustainable source of proteins, but volatility in the U.S. egg prices has intensified in recent years, raising concerns over food affordability and market stability. This study examines the drivers of U.S. egg price dynamics over 2004–2025 using a two‐stage framework that combines LASSO‐based variable selection with
Xuemei Zhao, Simon Meister, Lucie Maruejols, Xiaohua Yu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Vulnerability to Drought Disaster in Agricultural Reservoirs in South Korea

Atmosphere, 2020
Drought is a natural disaster affecting agriculture worldwide. Drought mitigation and proactive response require a comprehensive vulnerability mapping approach considering various factors. This study investigates the vulnerability to agricultural drought
Young-Sik Mun, Won-Ho Nam, Min-Gi Jeon, Na-Kyoung Bang, Taegon Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing Household Welfare in Response to Rising Food Prices in The Gambia

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines how rising food prices affected household welfare in The Gambia using nationally representative data from the 2015/16 Integrated Household Survey (IHS‐3). The analysis reflects household consumption behavior and market conditions prevailing during that period and provides a structural benchmark for understanding ...
Roger Vorsah, Obed Quaicoe, Fafanyo Asiseh, John N. Ng'ombe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF AGRICULTURAL DROUGHTS IN MAHARASHTRA USING METEOROLOGICAL AND REMOTE SENSING BASED INDICES [PDF]

ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2018
Drought is a recurring climatic event characterized by slow onset, a gradual increase in its intensity, and persistence for a long period depending upon the availability of water.
P. V. Aswathi, B. R. Nikam, A. Chouksey, S. P. Aggarwal   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Relationship Between Interest Rates and Agricultural Commodity Price Dynamics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The U.S. Federal Reserve has undertaken several interest rate interventions in the past decade. This study explores the relationship between U.S. corn and soybean prices and Federal Reserve monetary policy interventions, in the short and long run.
Zhining Sun, Ani L. Katchova
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Drought on Crop Yields and Yield Variability in Sahel [PDF]

Drought is widespread in Sahel, and its persistent occurrence has caused substantial damages to the agricultural sector. The severity of drought and the related damages to the agricultural sector are expected to increase due to global warming.
Boubacar, Inoussa
core   +1 more source

The Bitter Taste of Brazil's Temporary Import Ban on Robusta Coffee

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Brazil, a leading Robusta coffee producer and exporter, faced a significant drought in 2016–2017, which drastically reduced production and depleted stocks. Consequently, Brazil temporarily permitted the import of one million 60‐kg bags of Robusta coffee in the spring 2017. An import ban was imposed shortly afterward due to lobbying by domestic
Hanifi Otgun, John Beghin, Fernando Maximiliano   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Relationship between Hydro-Agricultural Drought in the Corong River Basin: A Causal Time Series Regression Model

Civil Engineering Dimension
This research explores the relationship between hydrological drought and agricultural drought in the Corong River Basin, focusing on the Gondang Reservoir Irrigation Area, Indonesia. By employing a Causal Time Series Regression Model, the study uncovers
Nur Azizah Affandy, Data Iranata, Nadjadji Anwar, Mahendra Andiek Maulana, Wasis Wardoyo, Dedy Dwi Prastyo, Bangun Muljo Sukojo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing a Customized Composite Drought Index for Pakistan [PDF]

Pakistan experiences frequent and intense agricultural drought, varying spatially and temporally. Prolonged dry conditions often result in failed crop production.
Ellenburg, W. Lee, Griffin, Robert, Mishra, Vikalp, Schwartz, Caily   +3 more
core   +1 more source