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U-M researchers join global team to overcome barriers to climate-smart agriculture in South Asia
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Infographic illustration depicting strategies to overcome barriers to CSA adoption in South Asia. Image courtesy of the researchers.
A new study, conducted by a global team of researchers that includes University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Lecturer Rajiv Ghimire and Associate Professor Meha Jain, has analyzed climate-smart agriculture adoption in South Asia. The researchers identified some key barriers as well as strategies to overcome them, which can help farmers adapt to climate change and increase yields, while also helping to conserve soil, water and energy.
Study: Overcoming barriers to climate-smart agriculture in South Asia