| Climate Change |
Increasing temperatures affecting growing seasons |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Varies |
| Soil Erosion |
Loss of topsoil due to wind or water |
Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
Positive |
| Pesticide Use |
Application of chemicals to eliminate pests |
Short-term Positive |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
| Crop Rotation |
Alternating crops to improve soil health |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
| Irrigation Practices |
Water management for crops |
Positive in drought |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Deforestation |
Clearing land for agriculture |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Positive |
| Technology Adoption |
Use of precision agriculture techniques |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Organic Farming |
Practices avoiding synthetic inputs |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
| Invasive Species |
Non-native species affecting local crops |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
| Nutrient Depletion |
Loss of essential soil nutrients through farming |
Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
| Urban Sprawl |
Expansion of urban areas into farmland |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
| Climate Resilience |
Developing crops that withstand climate stressors |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
| Fertilizer Application |
Nutrient addition to promote growth |
Positive in short term |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Water Quality |
Polluted water affecting irrigation |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
| Carbon Sequestration |
Capturing carbon in soils |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Land Use Change |
Transformation of land for different purposes |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Variable |
| Genetic Engineering |
Modification of crops for better yields |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
| Monoculture |
Growing single crops extensively |
Negative long-term |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
| Climate Extremes |
Floods and droughts disrupting farming |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Variable |
| Agroforestry |
Integrating trees into farming systems |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Supply Chain Disruptions |
Impact on food availability during crises |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Market Access |
Availability of markets for farm produce |
Positive or Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Consumer Preferences |
Shifts towards sustainable products |
Positive for organic |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Labor Availability |
Access to skilled agricultural labor |
Negative if scarce |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Pollinator Declines |
Reduced pollination affecting fruit crops |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Global Trade Policies |
Tariffs and trade agreements impacting exports |
Positive or Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Water Management |
Practices to optimize water use |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Seed Quality |
Availability of high-quality seeds |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Land Tenure Security |
Rights to land affecting investment |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Crop Diversification |
Growing a variety of crops |
Positive long-term |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
| Natural Disasters |
Hurricanes, etc. damaging infrastructure |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
| Education and Training |
Skills development for farmers |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
Impacts of agriculture on climate |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
| Biotechnology Adoption |
Use of biotechnological advancements |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
| Pollution |
Chemical runoff affecting soils and crops |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
| Food Safety Regulations |
Impacts on agricultural practices |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Community Supported Agriculture |
Local farming initiatives |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Access to Credit |
Financial resources for farmers |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Land Conservation |
Practices to protect farmland |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Agri-tourism |
Economic benefits from tourism on farms |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Sustainable Practices |
Adopting practices that protect the environment |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Climate Adaptation Strategies |
Adjusting farming techniques to mitigate climate impacts |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Organic Certification |
Process of becoming certified organic |
Positive for market |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Local vs Global Markets |
Impact of local eating trends on farming |
Positive for local |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Traceability Technologies |
Tracking produce from farm to plate |
Positive for safety |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Rural Development Policies |
Investment in rural infrastructure |
Positive long-term |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Food Sovereignty Movements |
Communities controlling their own food systems |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Land Restoration |
Efforts to restore degraded farmland |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Green Cover Initiatives |
Planting cover crops for soil health |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Water Rights |
Access to water sources for irrigation |
Positive if secured |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
| National Policies |
Government policies affecting agriculture |
Variable |
Variable |
Variable |
Variable |
| Meal Trends |
Rise of plant-based diets impacting crop focus |
Positive for certain crops |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| R&D Investments |
Investment in agricultural research and development |
Positive long-term |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Export Dependence |
Reliance on foreign markets for income |
Negative in crises |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Consumer Education |
Awareness about food systems affecting demand |
Positive for sustainability |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Soil Remediation |
Techniques to restore soil health |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Cultural Practices |
Traditional agriculture affecting sustainability |
Variable |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Nutrient Management |
Balancing inputs for crop health |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Seasonal Variability |
Season changes affecting planting schedules |
Variable |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Government Subsidies |
Financial support impacting farming practices |
Positive short-term |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Digital Agriculture |
Use of data and algorithms in farming |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Climate Zones Change |
Shift in where crops can be grown |
Positive for some, Negative for others |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Agri-tech Startups |
Innovation in agriculture technology |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Regional Biodiversity |
Variation in plant diversity affecting resilience |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Food Processing |
Impact of processing on agricultural demand |
Positive for certain crops |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Health Trends |
Increasing focus on health foods affecting crop selections |
Positive for health crops |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Farming Cooperatives |
Collaborative farming initiatives |
Positive for small farmers |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Advanced Breeding Techniques |
Improving crop characteristics through breeding |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Weather Monitoring |
Use of technology to predict weather patterns |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Consumer Awareness Campaigns |
Increasing knowledge on food origins |
Positive for local foods |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Water Recycling |
Techniques to reuse water in agriculture |
Positive |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
| Organic Inputs |
Use of natural fertilizers and pesticides |
Positive long-term |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Food Security Initiatives |
Programs to ensure stable food supply |
Positive for availability |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Remote Sensing |
Use of satellite data for crop monitoring |
Positive for efficiency |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Agroecology Practices |
Holistic agricultural practices |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Land Grabbing |
Large-scale land acquisition affecting local farmers |
Negative |
Negative |
Negative |
Neutral |
| Smallholder Farming |
Challenges and benefits for small farms |
Positive or Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Climate-smart Agriculture |
Strategies for sustainable agriculture under climate change |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
| Rural Electrification |
Providing energy access to rural farms |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Sustainable Fisheries |
Impact on aquaculture in agriculture systems |
Positive or Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Virtual Farmers' Markets |
Online platforms for selling produce |
Positive for access |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Hybrid Crops |
Crops bred from different varieties for productivity |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Remote Work in Agriculture |
Impact of remote work on local employment |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Agri-environmental Schemes |
Programs promoting environmental practices |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Community Gardens |
Local food production initiatives |
Positive for food access |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Transitional Practices |
Methods for moving to sustainable farming |
Positive |
Positive |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Candidate Crops |
Identifying crops suited for future conditions |
Positive for adaptation |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
| Seed Sovereignty Movements |
Control over seed production impacting food systems |
Positive for diversity |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |