Climate change presents significant challenges to global agriculture, impacting food security, altering crop yields, and affecting the resilience of agricultural systems. With the global population projected to reach nearly 9 billion by 2050, the urgency to sustainably increase agricultural productivity amidst climatic uncertainties has never been greater. This chapter investigates the intersection of climate change and agriculture, guided by the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessments, which underscore the necessity for immediate action to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. It explores innovative, sustainable agricultural management practices that hold the potential to feed the growing population while mitigating environmental degradation. Highlighting advancements in soil and nutrient management, the chapter emphasizes the critical role of these innovations in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change on agriculture. Through an examination of soil health indicators and resource conservation strategies, it presents forward-thinking approaches aimed at enhancing soil health and optimizing nutrient use. This discussion underscores the importance of aligning agricultural practices with contemporary climate policies, showcasing how innovative management practices are essential for ensuring food security and environmental sustainability in the face of a changing climate.

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Adapting Soil and Nutrient Management to a Changing Climate: Emerging Innovations and Policy Priorities

  • Abhijit Rai,
  • Sayantan Sarkar

摘要

Climate change presents significant challenges to global agriculture, impacting food security, altering crop yields, and affecting the resilience of agricultural systems. With the global population projected to reach nearly 9 billion by 2050, the urgency to sustainably increase agricultural productivity amidst climatic uncertainties has never been greater. This chapter investigates the intersection of climate change and agriculture, guided by the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessments, which underscore the necessity for immediate action to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. It explores innovative, sustainable agricultural management practices that hold the potential to feed the growing population while mitigating environmental degradation. Highlighting advancements in soil and nutrient management, the chapter emphasizes the critical role of these innovations in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change on agriculture. Through an examination of soil health indicators and resource conservation strategies, it presents forward-thinking approaches aimed at enhancing soil health and optimizing nutrient use. This discussion underscores the importance of aligning agricultural practices with contemporary climate policies, showcasing how innovative management practices are essential for ensuring food security and environmental sustainability in the face of a changing climate.