Evaluating management options that use climate forecasts: Modelling livestock production systems in the semi-arid zone of South Africa

Drought is a frequent occurrence in the Northwest Province of South Africa, and it appears to be strongly influenced by El Niño-Southern Oscillation events. The South African Weather Services produce long-term seasonal climate forecasts for 3 and 6 mo in advance that could allow crop and livestock f...

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Autores principales:	Thornton, Philip K., Fawcett, R.H., Galvin, K.A., Boone, Randall B., Hudson, J.W., Vogel, C.H.
Formato:	Journal Article
Lenguaje:	Inglés
Publicado:	Inter-Research Science Center 2004
Materias:	climate change forecasting savannas ecosystems models economic value risk livestock farming systems semiarid zones
Acceso en línea:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/32869