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The Impact of Technological Progress and Climate Change on Food Crop Production: Evidence from Sichuan—China
Agriculture is an integral sector in China mandated to feed over 1.3 billion of its people and provide essential inputs for many industries. Sichuan, a central grain-producing province in Southwest China, is a significant supplier of cereals in the country. Yet, it is likely to be threatened by yield damages induced by climate change. Therefore, this study examines the effects of technological progress (via fertilizers usage and mechanization) and climatic changes (via temperature and precipitation) on the productivity of main food crops, such as rice (Oryza sativa), wheat (Triticum aestivum), and maize (Zea mays) in Sichuan province. We employ the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to analyze Sichuan provincial data from 1980 to 2018. Our findings show a positive nexus between fertilizers use and yields of main food crops. Only rice and maize yields are significantly improved by mechanization. Increased average temperature reduces rice and wheat yields significantly. Rainfall is unlikely to have a significant impact on agricultural production. The study suggests that the Chinese government should consider revising its strategies and policies to reduce the impact of climate change on food crop production and increase farmers’ adaptive ability.
- Nanjing Agricultural University China (People's Republic of)
- Phenikaa University Viet Nam
- Kordofan University Sudan
- Xinjiang Agricultural University China (People's Republic of)
- University of Kordofan Sudan
Crops, Agricultural, China, global warming; technological advancement; staple crop; GMM model, Climate Change, Agriculture, Oryza, Zea mays, Article, Crop Production, Humans, Edible Grain, Fertilizers, Triticum
Crops, Agricultural, China, global warming; technological advancement; staple crop; GMM model, Climate Change, Agriculture, Oryza, Zea mays, Article, Crop Production, Humans, Edible Grain, Fertilizers, Triticum
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