Vol. 7, Issue 3 (2019)
Impacts of irrigation and rainfall on agricultural production under climate change
Author(s): GN Gurjar and Sanjay Swami
Abstract: The rain-fed agriculture system is vulnerable to climate change impact. However, such impact may also vary by aggregate and sub-sectoral levels of agricultural production. The impact of climate change and variability on agricultural production would engender appropriate policies and practices towards a sustainable agricultural production system. Impacts of rainfall and irrigation on agricultural production in India, and drew lessons for climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in India. Impacts of rainfall and irrigation on aggregate production and sub-sectors (all crops, staples, livestock, fisheries and forestry). Irrigation had positive and significant impact on aggregate agricultural production as well as all sub-sectors of agriculture. It is suggest the need for the minimization of the impact of climate-induced production risks through CSA which would involve complementary development of more arable land areas under irrigation in India. Irrigation would also enhance complementary agricultural water management for the development of all the sub-sectors of agriculture, thereby enhancing food security and sustainable agricultural production under prevailing climate change and variability. The impact of climate change occurs at multiple scales (global, regional and national) and sectors (including agriculture). The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2015) attests to strong evidence of global climate change and impacts. Climate change and agriculture are inextricably linked. The agricultural sector and its sub-sectors are increasingly showing a high level of vulnerability and impact.
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GN Gurjar, Sanjay Swami. Impacts of irrigation and rainfall on agricultural production under climate change. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(3):750-752.
