Impacts of climate change on major crops

Last Modified: 21-Apr-2018 7:49 AM
  • 9 of 10
    major crops will experience reduced or stagnant growth rates by 2030, while average prices will increase dramatically as a result, at least in part, due to climate change.
  • 23%
    Growth rate decrease - Rice. 89% price increase.
  • 13%
    Growth rate decrease - Wheat. 75% price increase.
  • 12%
    Growth rate decrease - Maize. 90% price increase.
  • 8%
    Growth rate decrease - Other crops. 83% price increase.
Posted by Water Watch Numerical in Agriculture
Tags Climate Change
Source Farming First | Oxfam