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The objectives of this research were: 1) to assess the probable impacts of climate change (CC) on rainfed agriculture (RA) in Aguascalientes, Mexico based on the HadGEM2-ES model for radiative forcing 8.5 in the near future, 2015-2039; and 2) to determine the magnitude of the CC impacts on the productive capacity of RA through analysis of the variability of mean annual precipitation (MAP). The…

Estimation of soil erosion based on modeling, as with the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) or the revised USLE (RUSLE), considers anthropogenic action (factor C) for land uses and has limitations to detect how that influence happens. The objective of this research was to develop a procedure to identify the presence or absence of soil conservation actions based on the expert observation of…

Although water-eroded soil (WES) resulting from human activities has been recognized as the leading global cause of land degradation, the soil erosion risks from climate change are not clear. Studies have reported that WES is the second most significant cause of soil loss in Mexico, and its future trajectory has not been sufficiently evaluated. The aims of this study are to 1) determine the…

Research and practice are increasingly demonstrating the environmental benefits of pastoralism and the opportunity for sustainable development of pastoral communities through a combination of livestock and biodiversity-related business. To take full advantage of the potential biodiversity-pastoral synergies, it will be crucial to put in place supporting policies. They need to be embedded in the…