Correlating drought conservation practices and drought vulnerability in a tropical agricultural system

Agricultural productivity and contribution to the economy have been declining in Puerto Rico for the last several decades. Eighty percent of food is imported and 1% of the GDP comes from agriculture. Countering this trend is a recent revival of the agricultural sector. This growth faces challenges posed by changing climate. A recent drought affected 60% of the country with losses over $20 million. USDA conservation practices aim to minimize the effects of drought and mitigate future crises. We assess coincidence of incentives and practices with drought-prone areas to determine whether practices are applied where they are most needed.