Executive Summary : | The project aims to assess the impact of climate change on agriculture in the Kashmir Himalayas, focusing on pear varieties and improving maize and pulse production. It will screen climate smart pear varieties, develop climate change resilient crop varieties, and assess farmers' perceptions of climate change and adaptation strategies. The study will also include soil health mapping, nutrient management strategies, and analyzing farmers' perceptions of climate change and their adaptive capacity towards climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies. This study aims to identify suitable climate-smart varieties for pear cultivation in the Kashmir valley, develop improved maize pulse varieties, and develop site-specific nutrient management strategies. The research will use advanced remote sensing and GIS technology to map soil health, identify hotspots, and prioritize zones. The study will also examine government initiatives and market players in promoting climate-smart technologies and farming practices. The goal is to develop and deploy stress-resistant varieties in summer season rainfed crops, providing a viable adaptive tool to climate change. The study will be conducted in the upper Indus basin region of India. |