International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Pandhiri Kruparani, Dr. Umesh Chinchmalatpure, B Raja MadhuShekar, Divya Parmi and Thurimella Tejasri

abstract
Climate change represents a significant threat to agriculture, greatly affecting crop yields and the livelihoods of farmers. This research was carried out in the Akola district of Maharashtra to evaluate the challenges encountered by soybean producers in adapting to climate change. A total of 150 participants were chosen through simple random sampling from ten villages. Data were gathered via structured interviews and analysed using percentage analysis. The results indicated that the primary challenges include a lack of precise weather forecast information (82.67%), limited technical knowledge regarding climate change (78.66%), reliance on monsoon rains (75.33%), and insufficient awareness of climate-resilient crop varieties (72%). Other concerns include inadequate institutional support, water scarcity, and a lack of extension training. Farmers recommended the establishment of local weather stations, the promotion of mobile applications in local languages, and the encouragement of climate-resilient varieties along with contract farming. Tackling these challenges through targeted interventions can greatly enhance farmers' ability to adapt to climate variability and ensure sustainable soybean production in the area. Keywords: Soybean, Climate change, Adaptation, constraints