The present book dives deep into the critical effects of climate change on global agriculture, presenting a comprehensive look at how shifting weather patterns, extreme events, and rising temperatures are reshaping food production. The book's primary objectives encompass assessment, understanding, and solutions. Unlike conventional publications, this book focuses on actionable insights, merging cutting-edge research with practical solutions. It explores the science behind these changes and offers insight into sustainable practices, innovative technologies, and adaptive strategies that can help farmers and policymakers navigate this urgent challenge. The authors shed light on key findings, including the significant reduction in crop yields, shifts in agricultural biodiversity, altered water resource availability, and strategies to bolster the environmental resilience of agricultural ecosystems. Furthermore, the book equips its readers with actionable strategies and innovations grounded in environmental science, empowering them to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture.
Dr Wajid Hasan, PhD, has devoted his academic career to agriculture, particularly agriculture entomology. Dr Hasan is a Subject Matter Specialist in Entomology at KVK Jehanabad, Bihar Agricultural University in Bihar, India. Dr Hasan completed his undergraduate degree in Agriculture (2004) at Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut, India and his master's degree in Plant Protection (2006) at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He completed his doctorate in Agricultural Entomology (2009) at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India.Dr Reena Roy is currently working with the School of Fashion Design and Technology at NIMS University, with 7 years of experience teaching and research. She completed her PhD from the Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing at the College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, India. Dr Neha Pandey, an expert in applied Entomology, Pest Management, and Plant Protection, holds an M.Sc. and PhD from India's GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. With 30 research papers to her name, Dr Neha is not only a prolific writer but also an active speaker and corporate trainer. Her role as an Entomological expert at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre, UAE, is underpinned by extensive post-Ph.D. work in various fields since 2012.
