M. Selvamurugan, L.Chithra, M. Baskar, P. Sivakumar Innovative, technologies,climate, resilient 184-188 2 (5) September, 2026 A delayed monsoon can postpone sowing; a prolonged dry spell can wither young crops, while intense rainfall and extreme heat can severely reduce yields. For India’s millions of farmers, climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern but an immediate threat to agricultural production, food security and livelihoods.