International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Namgyal Wangchuk, Samar Thakuria, Penchen T Bhutia and Piketoli Chishi

abstract
The review explores the climate change impact and adaptation on agriculture sector with special reference to north east region of India. In Northeast India, an area that is mostly dependent on traditional farming and natural resources, climate change poses complicated problems to the agricultural sector. In addition to soil degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss, unpredictable weather patterns, rising temperatures and frequent extreme events like floods and droughts have affected agricultural output. Communities using traditional practices, such as shifting agriculture, must balance maintaining ecological and cultural integrity with adjusting to climate change. Despite these dangers, the area has a great deal of promise for resilience through a combination of institutional assistance, contemporary technology and indigenous wisdom. Precision agriculture and government programs such as PMFBY and NAFCC are complementing sustainable techniques including climate-resilient crops, rainwater harvesting and intercropping. However, obstacles including exclusionary legislative approaches, low awareness and high input costs making adaption difficult. To enhance climate resilience, it is essential to integrate traditional and scientific knowledge, strengthen community engagement and promote inclusive, locally informed policymaking. In the face of climate change, Northeast India can provide sustainable agriculture and protect the means of subsistence for its various communities by implementing comprehensive, climate-smart solutions.