Chapter 1
Climate Change Impacts on Soil Processes and Agricultural Productivity
- By Arshdeep Singh Atwal, Aarush Lal, Baljinder Singh, Anav Thakur, Priyanka Thakur - 02 Mar 2026
- Agricultural Science: Principles and Applications, Volume: 1, Pages: 1 - 3
Abstract/Preface
Climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing global agriculture today. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, increased frequency of droughts and floods, and elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are directly influencing soil processes and crop productivity. Soil is a living system where physical, chemical, and biological processes interact to support plant growth. Climate change alters these processes, affecting nutrient cycling, soil organic matter, soil moisture dynamics, and microbial activity. These changes ultimately influence agricultural productivity and food security. This chapter explains how climate change impacts soil processes and how these changes affect crop production. It also discusses practical adaptation and mitigation strategies to maintain soil health and ensure sustainable agricultural productivity.