Climate Change and Global Agriculture: Addressing Challenges and Adaptation Strategies
Dheer Pratap
Department of Agriculture, IIAST, Integral University, Lucknow, India.
Gariyashi Tamuly
SMS, Agrometeorology, KVK Baksa, AAU, Jorhat, Assam, India.
Ganavi N R
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, India.
S. Anbarasan
Agronomy Department, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608002, India.
Amit Kumar Pandey *
Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa, Bihar, India.
Ashutosh Singh
Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa, Bihar, India.
Priya P
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture Hanumanamatti-581115, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India.
Abhijit Debnath
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dhalai, Tripura-799278, India.
Asmatullah
Research Floor Society of India, India.
Mohammed Iberaheem
Department of Political Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture, affecting crop production, food security, and the livelihoods of millions worldwide. This paper reviews the current understanding of the impact of climate change on agriculture and explores adaptation strategies to mitigate its adverse effects. Climate change-induced phenomena such as rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and shifts in pest and disease dynamics threaten crop yields and agricultural productivity. To address these challenges, various adaptation measures are being implemented, including the development and adoption of climate-resilient crop varieties, improved water management techniques, agroforestry practices, and enhanced early warning systems. Furthermore, policy interventions and international collaborations are crucial for building resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the face of climate change. This review highlights the urgent need for concerted efforts at local, national, and global levels to safeguard agricultural systems and ensure food security in a changing climate.
Keywords: Climate change, agriculture, adaptation strategies, crop resilience, food security