Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture

Abstract

Climate change and agriculture are inter-related processes, both of which take place on a global scale. Global warming is projected to have significant impacts on conditions affecting agriculture, including temperature, carbon dioxide, glacial run-off, precipitation and interaction of these elements. The overall effect of climate change on agriculture will depend on the balance of these effects. Assessment of the effects of global climate changes on agriculture might help to properly anticipate and adapt farming to maximize agricultural production. This paper discusses probable impacts of climate change on agriculture.