The Impact of Climate Change on Smallholder Farmers

Smallholder farmers are increasingly suffering due to the adverse effects of climate change, which disrupts traditional farming cycles and threatens food security. Crop failures are now common as weather patterns become unpredictable, with farmers unsure about when to plant or what crops to cultivate. For instance, Zimbabwe recently experienced a significant drop in maize crop yield due to extreme heat, while Kenya faced devastating floods just as farmers had planted. This uncertainty highlights the urgent need for climate-resilient strategies to support those who produce the majority of the world's food.