SUSTAINABLE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC RESPONSES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63736/9awm0d48Keywords:
Ustainable Agribusiness, Climate Change, Agricultural Resilience, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Food SystemsAbstract
The agricultural sector is increasingly vulnerable to the multifaceted impacts of climate change, threatening food security, rural livelihoods, and agribusiness sustainability worldwide. This article explores the key challenges facing agribusiness development in the era of climate change, including resource scarcity, productivity decline, market volatility, and environmental degradation. It further analyzes strategic responses adopted by stakeholders ranging from technological innovation and climate-smart agriculture to institutional reform and policy frameworks. Emphasis is placed on sustainable practices, resilience-building, and collaborative governance models. The paper concludes by offering policy recommendations to guide the transformation of agribusiness toward long-term sustainability in a changing climate
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