Climate Change in Agriculture: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Adaptation and Mitigation
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 96
Special Issue Editors
Interests: conservation soil tillage; sustainable soil/land management; climate change in agriculture
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Interests: agroecology; sustainable soil/land management; climate smart agriculture; regenerative agriculture
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Interests: irrigation; drought; crop water requirements; soil water content; soil moisture sensors; irrigation water quality; salinity; abiotic stress
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Interests: plant growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs); microbial biomass; crop production; agroecology; applied microbiology in agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Agriculture today stands at a crossroads as climate change reshapes food production. By adopting regenerative practices that restore soil health and capture carbon, and utilizing precision farming and digital tools for smarter, more efficient production, farmers are responding with ingenuity, deploying a multifaceted approach to adaptation and mitigation. At the same time, organic and agroecological approaches aim to protect biodiversity and promote sustainability. Climate change is already affecting global food security by altering crop yields and quality, spreading pests and diseases, and forcing changes in animal husbandry. Ensuring a stable food supply calls for forward-thinking strategies that balance productivity with resilience. Effective water management is now critical, encompassing smarter irrigation, robust solutions for droughts and extreme rainfall, and the safe utilization of wastewater as key adaptive strategies. Green innovations—from biotechnology and genetic improvements for resilient crops to AI and satellite monitoring—are transforming how we address these challenges while simultaneously reducing agriculture's carbon footprint through renewable energy integration. The success of these initiatives ultimately rests on a foundation of supportive policies and strong cooperation: the EU Green Deal, support for small and medium-sized farms, and international funding for climate action all play vital roles in building a more sustainable, climate-ready agricultural future.
Prof. Dr. Danijel Jug
Prof. Dr. Irena Jug
Dr. Monika Marković
Dr. Jurica Jović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change
- sustainable agriculture
- food security
- regenerative practices
- precision farming
- water management
- green innovation
- biotechnology
- renewable energy
- climate policy
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