Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change

“Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change offers a timely and in-depth exploration of one of the most urgent challenges confronting global food systems today. As rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events reshape the agricultural landscape, this textbook provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on farming.

The book blends scientific insight with practical solutions, examining how climate change affects crops, soil, water, and livestock, while also highlighting agriculture’s role in greenhouse gas emissions. It introduces the concept of climate-smart agriculture (CSA), offering readers tools and strategies to build resilient, adaptive, and sustainable food systems.

Through structured chapters, case studies, and self-assessment sections, students and professionals gain a deeper understanding of sustainable land use, crop and livestock adaptation, ecosystem-based management, and resource-efficient technologies.

Designed for learners, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, this textbook equips readers with the knowledge to support climate-resilient agriculture and contribute to long-term food and nutritional security in a rapidly changing world.”