Swistak Farm’s strawberry crop damaged by days of intense weather – WSTM
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Report on Weather Impact at Swistak Farm, Rome, New York
Introduction
Swistak Farm, located in Rome, New York, experienced significant damage to its strawberry crop due to recent intense weather conditions. This event highlights the vulnerability of agricultural practices to climate variability, emphasizing the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Weather Conditions and Impact
- Central New York was affected by strong and severe storms.
- These storms were followed by two consecutive days of extreme temperatures.
- The combination of these weather events caused substantial damage to the strawberry crops at Swistak Farm.
Community and Agricultural Response
- Local reporter Brandon Roth from CNY Central conducted an on-site survey at Swistak Farm to assess the extent of the damage.
- Feedback was gathered from the residents of Rome to understand the broader community impact.
Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: The damage to strawberry crops threatens local food security and agricultural sustainability.
- SDG 13 – Climate Action: The extreme weather events underscore the need for adaptive strategies to mitigate climate change effects on agriculture.
- SDG 15 – Life on Land: Protecting farmland and promoting resilient agricultural ecosystems are critical to maintaining biodiversity and land productivity.
Further Information
For ongoing weather updates and forecasts relevant to Central New York, stakeholders and community members are encouraged to follow the latest reports available at CNY Central Weather.
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – The article discusses damage to a strawberry crop, which relates to food production and agricultural sustainability.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – The article highlights the impact of intense weather and extreme temperatures, indicating issues related to climate change and its effects.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – The damage to crops due to severe weather can affect terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 2 Targets:
- Target 2.4: By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, help maintain ecosystems, and strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change.
- SDG 13 Targets:
- Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
- SDG 15 Targets:
- Target 15.3: Combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicators related to SDG 2:
- Crop yield per hectare (e.g., strawberry crop yield before and after weather events).
- Proportion of agricultural area under sustainable practices.
- Indicators related to SDG 13:
- Number of climate-related extreme weather events affecting agriculture.
- Economic losses attributed to climate-related disasters in agriculture.
- Indicators related to SDG 15:
- Extent of land degradation or damage due to extreme weather events.
- Area of agricultural land restored or rehabilitated after damage.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.4: Ensure sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices. |
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| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards. |
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| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.3: Combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil. |
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Source: cnycentral.com
