Adaptations in irrigated agriculture in the Mediterranean region: an overview and spatial analysis of implemented strategies.

ABSTRACT: In order to meet future food demand while sustainably managing available land and water resources, irrigated agriculture in semi-arid regions needs to adapt as a response to climate and socio-economic change. In this study, we focus on the Mediterranean region, a dynamic region, which is highly dependent on irrigated agriculture. We provide insight on adaptation strategies implemented on farm level, by doing a systematic review of studies in the region. Our analysis reports 286 implemented adaptations, on 124 different locations throughout the Mediterranean. Additionally, 142 drivers and 324 effects of adaptations were noted. We identified 31 adaptation strategies in 5 main categories: (1) water management, (2) sustainable resource management, (3) technological developments, (4) farm produ

SUBMITTER: Harmanny KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6531414 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature