L3: Irish farming adaptation to climate change

What is ecosystem services?

direct or indirect benefit that humans receive from nature

Examples of ecosystem services

• health

• recreation

• microorganisms enhancing soil fertility

• food

• wildlife habitat

• flood protection

What % of irish farm are beef farms?

55%

What % of irish farm are sheep farms?

13%

What % of irish farm are dairy farms?

11%

What % of irish farm are tillage farms?

4%

What % of irish farm are mixed field crops farms?

9%

What % of irish farm are mixed grazing farms?

6%

What % of irish farm are mixed crops and livestock farms?

1%

What are challenges with ecosystem services?

• diversification of income streams for farmers

• Reducing methane emissions

• increasing carbon sequestration

• ensuring a just transaction for all impacted farmers

• Managing the challenges and opportunities from Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) 

What does LULUCF?

Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

Agricultural efficiency

depends on outputs and inputs

Climate adaptation?

The process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects

In human systems, adaptation seeks to moderate or avoid harm or exploit beneficial opportunities