DOI: 10.70650/rvimj.2024v1i20012

  DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2024v1i20012

Abstract- This paper aims to explore the connection of climate fluctuations to agricultural productivity in different geographical and economic settings. Agriculture is still very much at the mercy of the climate and the past few decades have seen a rise in climate variability which makes it harder for people to get the food they need. The project looks at how temperature changes, precipitation variations, and natural disasters affect the yield of crops and income of farmers in the chosen areas. A mixed-methods approach is used in the study which combines analysis of climate and agricultural data from the years 2015-2024, alongside results from 350 smallholder farmers in at-risk regions. The results indicate significant relationships between climate variation and decreased agricultural output, with temperature rise showing more prominent negative effects than changes in precipitation. The research uncovers important adaptation deficiencies and offers policy intervention suggestions. This paper goes a long way in clarifying the interaction between climate and agriculture across various geo-economic regions and gives an input for the development of environmentally friendly agriculture through its recommendations

Keywords: Climate variability, agricultural productivity, food security, climate adaptation, smallholder farmers, crop yields, geo-economic analysis.