The Uneven Influence of Climate Trends and Agricultural Policies on Maize Production in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

The Uneven Influence of Climate Trends and Agricultural Policies on Maize Production in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Maize is an important staple crop in Mexico, and the recent intensification of climate variability, in combination with non-climatic forces, has hindered increases in production, especially for smallholder farmers. This article demonstrates the influence of these drivers on maize production trends i...

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Main Authors: Sofia Mardero, Birgit Schmook, Jorge Omar López-Martínez, Lizette Cicero, Claudia Radel, Zachary Christman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
climate variability
smallholder agriculture
subsidies
precipitation
mixed methods
double exposure
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/7/3/80

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