Climate Change and Resilient Food Systems

Dr. Vinaya Kumar Hebsale Mallappa is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Extension and Communication at the Anand Agricultural University, Anand, India. He received his doctorate in Agricultural Extension from University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, with ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship and secured four university gold medal. His recent publications are ‘Predictive factors to avoid farming as a livelihood’ (Journal of Economic Structures, 2019), ‘Impact of rainfall variability and trend on rice yield in Coastal Karnataka’ (Journal of Agrometeorology, 2017) and ‘Assessing decision-making and economic performance of farmers to manage climate-induced crisis in Coastal Karnataka’ (Climatic Change, 2017). His research interests include the climate induced crisis management, surface and groundwater management, food and nutritional security and sustainable development.  Dr. Mahantesh Shirur is working as Dy. Director (Agricultural Extension) at National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. He is looking after the Center for Agriculture Extension Policy, PPP in Extension and International Center for Excellence in Agricultural Extension at MANAGE. Prior to joining MANAGE, Dr. Mahantesh Shirur was working as scientist (Agricultural Extension) at ICAR –Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan and ICAR –Indian Institute of Soil and Water conservation, RC, Ballari. He has expertise on transfer of technology, impact assessment, on-farm trials and ICT application in agriculture. His contribution in the development of digital content and video documentaries on mushroom cultivation are popular as learning and teaching aids. He worked on developing and standardising the training modules on mushroom cultivation technology at ICAR-DMR, Solan, India. He has authored 30 research papers, 2 reports, 1 book, 7 popular articles, 4 book chapters and many conference proceedings. Dr. Mahantesh Shirur was the Program Director of the prestigious Feed The Future India Triangular Training (FTF ITT) and Indian Technical Economic Cooperation (ITEC) International and national training programs of MANAGE during 2018-2020. 

Chapter 1. Building a Resilient Food System: Challenges and A Way Forward.- Chapter 2. From an Empty- Plate Lunch to Silk -Stocking Dinner; Some Futuristic Approaches in Agriculture.- Chapter 3. Climate Change and Food Systems: Implications on Food Security.- Chapter 4. Resilient Measures in Face of Climate Change to Strengthen Food and Nutritional Security.- Chapter 5. Climate Smart Agriculture: An Integrated Approach for Attaining Agricultural Sustainability.- Chapter 6. Climate Change and its Impact on Rice Productivity and Quality.- Chapter 7. Changing the Way We Produce Food: An Overview of the Current Agricultural Food Production Industry and Worldwide Trends for Sustainable Production.- Chapter 8. Climate Change, Soil Erosion Risks and Nutritional Security.- Chapter 9. Minimizing Weather Related Risks in Agriculture Through Agromet Advisory Services in India.- Chapter 10. Farmers-Led Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change For Sustaining Coastal Agriculture in Sundarbans Region of India.- Chapter 11. Using Beneficial Microorganisms to Promote Sustainable Crop Production and Resilience of Smallholder Agroecosystems to Changing Climate.- Chapter 12. Sustainable Production of Edible and MedicinalMushrooms: Implications on Mushroom Consumption.- Chapter 13. Climate Resilient Vegetable Farming – Approaches for Sustainable Development.- Chapter 14. Integrating Local Knowledge in the Climate Services for Resilience: A Case of “Haiyan” Fishers.- Chapter 15. Climate Resilient Livestock Farming to Ensure Food and Nutritional Security.- Chapter 16. Climate Change and Food Security; Two Parallel Concerns.