Sustainable Cropping Systems Under a Changing Climate

Sustainable Cropping Systems Under a Changing Climate explores how climate change is reshaping agriculture and highlights the urgent need for resilient, adaptive, and sustainable farming practices. As extreme weather, rising temperatures, and resource pressures threaten food security, this volume offers practical pathways to transform agricultural systems.

Bringing together leading research, real-world case studies, and innovative strategies, this book addresses vulnerabilities and opportunities in modern farming. It covers sustainability principles, climate-smart practices, and the roles of soil health, biodiversity, conservation agriculture, organic farming, agroforestry, regenerative approaches, and plant-microbe interactions in enhancing resilience. Special focus is given to intensive systems such as rice-wheat and rainfed agriculture, particularly in the Global South.

With an interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on both scientific evidence and practical application, this volume bridges a critical gap by supporting informed decision-making at farm, institutional, and policy levels. It is a timely resource for researchers, agronomists, extension professionals, and others seeking to future-proof agriculture through nature-based and technological solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation.

• Assesses energy use and carbon footprints across cropping systems, enabling sustainability benchmarking and reduced impacts
• Provides yield gap analyses and vulnerability assessments under climatic extremes, offering insights for optimizing fragile agroecosystems
• Evaluates emerging technologies such as biochar and regenerative agriculture, equipping stakeholders with tools for climate mitigation and soil restoration
• Integrates the water-food-energy nexus and low-input strategies, promoting efficient farming and improved livelihoods in resource-limited regions