Climate Change and Its Consequences: A Deep Dive into Agricultural Productivity and Economic Stability
Sree Lakshmi, A.
Institute of Agribusiness Management, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India.
Pratiksha Patil *
Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, India.
Priyanka G
Department of Commerce, St. Francis College, Bengaluru, India.
Ayesha Siddiqua
Department of Fruit Sciences, Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh (Affiliated to Dr.YSR Horticultural University, West Godavari, VR Gudem (A.P.), India.
R. Vinothini
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, MIT College of Agriculture and Technology, Musiri, Tamil Nadu, India.
Honnappa Asangi
ICAR- IISR, Regional Station, Appangala, Madikeri, India.
Somya Misra
Department of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The title of a review "The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity and Economic Stability" explores the multifaceted effects of climate change on global agriculture and its subsequent economic implications. As climate change accelerates, altering precipitation patterns, increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, and shifting temperature zones, agricultural productivity faces significant challenges. These environmental changes can lead to reduced crop yields, altered growing seasons, and increased pest and disease pressures. The study examines how these impacts vary across different regions, particularly affecting vulnerable and low-income communities that rely heavily on agriculture for their livelihoods. Furthermore, it investigates the broader economic consequences, including food price volatility, reduced food security, and economic instability. By employing a combination of climate models, agricultural simulations, and economic analysis, the study aims to provide comprehensive insights into the urgent need for adaptive strategies and sustainable practices to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture and economic stability.
Keywords: Stability, changes, climate, disease, economics, productivity