Associate Professor of Economics, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University
Online published on 2 September, 2019.
According to World Meteorological Organization, climate change can adversely impact global environment, agricultural productivity and the quality of human life. More importantly in India, it is difficult for farmers to carry on farming in the increased temperatures and changing climate scenario. This paper deals with bio physical, and socio economic impact of climate change on agriculture. It outlines the climate change impact scenario in Indian agriculture. This paper makes a special note on various agriculture adaptation policies and adaptation options in agriculture in the context of climate change. This paper concludes with some interesting findings along with policy suggestions.