Abstract

CLIMATE CHANGE AND FARMERS: COUNTER STRATEGIES BETWEEN LIVELIHOOD AND ADAPTATIONS

Dr. Somenath Ghosh*

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Abstract

Agriculture is the main back bone of society. Agriculture system provides the highest amount of revenue to a state even in greater extent than industry. Due to the advancement of our society contribution of science and scientific equipments are of highest importance. The blur scenario is that the excessive consumerisms have led to a greater extent of pollution and other impacts. As a result, the balance of eco-system is being harmed to larger extents, which in turn result in climate change. The impact of climate change is greatly manifested in agricultural system and thus, further incur in our livelihoods. The present study is a small effort to put some light on the causes and impacts of climate change with a note on to the precautionary measures.

Keywords: Agriculture, Adaptation, Climate, Farmer, Livelihood.