Events

The WA Branch of the AWA in conjunction with CSIRO, NAIF and CRCIF invites you to attend.

To Stress or not to Stress? . . . That is the Question.

Prof. Dr. Roland Schulze
Prof Emeritus & Senior Research Associate School of Bioresources Engineering &Environmental Hydrology, Uni of KwaZulu-Natal
Location CSIRO Auditrorium, Underwood Ave, Floreat

Location CSIRO Auditrorium, Underwood Ave, Floreat

Agenda

3.15pm Arrival and Registration
3.30pm Presentation
4.30pm Refreshments

Biography

Abstract

The evolution of the climate - land cover - population - cycle of natural resources has focused attention on water for food in a climate changed future. With climate being a major determinant of agricultural production, especially in South Africa, projected first order changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide
concentrations, temperature and precipitation, as well as changes to related second order climate derivatives of frost, heat units, chill units and soil moisture are assessed for South Africa. Illustrations of projected shifts in optimum growth areas and yields of key crops, as well as shifts in pests/disease occurrences and irrigation water demand lead to concluding remarks on anticipated future stresses in the agriculture sector of South Africa and on potential adaptation issues.

About the Speaker

Professor Roland Schulze from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa will be visiting and
interacting with various groups and organisations across Australia during August/September 2009.
Professor Schulze has had a long and distinguished career and is an internationally recognised expert in
hydrology. He has worked and lectured in several countries around the world and is particularly well know
for his work on the ACRU hydrological model, the South African Atlas of Agrohydrology and Climatology,
and more recently on climate change impacts on the water resources of South Africa.

Registration Fees
FREE
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RSVP Tuesday 1st September to Cath Miller (Numbers required for catering)