In the 2030s, climate change will affect food and farming more strongly

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Crop and pasture yields are likely to decline in many places.

Smal-scale producers with fewer assets will need most support to adapt-such as disaster relief, farm insurance weather forecasts

Crops

Temperature regions will benefit more from adaption then tropical regions, optimising irrigation, managing soil nutrients and erosion.

Livestock

Key adaptations for small-scale producer include: Matching animal numbers to changes in pastures, more farms that mix crops and livestock, controlling the spread of pests, weeds and diseases.

Fisheries:

Key adaptations for small-scale fishers include: Switching to more abundant species, restoring degraded habitats and breeding sites like mangroves, strengthening infraestructure such as ports and landing sites