Draft:Effects of climate change on agriculture in Eswatini

Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.The agriculture sector is the second-largest contributor to the country's economy. There are two forms of farming practised in the country, namely, commercial agriculture, dominated by sugarcane, canned fruits and beef production and subsistence agriculture which is dominated by maize production. A majority of emaSwati practice subsistence farming and the country is known as a net importer of maize, animal feed and vegetables. The volume of imports depends on the amount of rainfall, which impacts local production.

Climate change

Climate change refers to a long term shift in temperatures and wearther patterns. Since the 1800's, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, which generates greenhouse gases that act as a blanket wrapped around the earth, trapping the sun's heat and raising temperatures. Climate change is one of the ecological and social challenges of the twenty-first century.