Optimization of mungbean sowing date based on future climate change: A case study of south-central Bangladesh

Abstract

Tackling climate change is a clear topic for agricultural development. Agriculture in Bangladesh has also been affected to some extent by climate change. In this paper, the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator model was used to optimize the sowing date of mungbean for future climate change in south-central Bangladesh. This paper focuses on the effects of rainfall and temperature during sowing time on the seed yield of mungbean. The results show that: under the existing weather conditions, the best sowing time for mungbean is from March 15 to March 25; under future climate change, the best sowing date for mungbean may be advanced to March 10.