International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
SB Patel, MR Bhatt, Aparna Jayan R and Sanjay VC

abstract
Climate change has emerged as a major threat to sustainable agriculture, particularly in vulnerable regions thereby significantly impacting agriculture, leading to reduced crop yields, increased food insecurity and shifts in agricultural practices. This study aims to assess the constraints experienced by farmers due to climate change and to their suggestions for overcoming these constraints. The present study was conducted in Three districts Navsari, Surat and Tapi of South Gujarat. Ex-post facto research design was used for study. From each district, three talukas were selected and each taluka two villages were selected purposively. From each village 15 respondents were selected. So, total 270 respondents were selected for study. The results revealed that the most critical constraints include high cost of implementing water conservation measures, lack of awareness of climate-resilient technologies, and market price instability. Farmers suggested more accurate weather forecasting, timely assessment for crop losses, and improved infrastructure for water harvesting as priority solutions. This study emphasizes the need for timely interventions and farmer-centric policies to enhance climate resilience at the grassroots level.