Understanding how farmers make adaptation decisions under increasing rainfall-related risks is critical

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 8 journals.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices and Their Effects on Farmers' Income and Environmental Sustainability (2026) · Journal of Business Social and Technology · doi

  There is a need for studies that examine the comprehensive effects of climate-smart agriculture practices on farmer income and environmental sustainability. Prior studies have focused on the effects of individual climate-smart agriculture practices rather than their combined effects.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need studies examine comprehensive effects climate-smart agriculture
• Beyond adoption: smallholder intentions for sustained engagement with climate-smart agriculture (2026) · Regional Environmental Change · doi

  The drivers of sustained commitment to climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers are underexplored. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the adaptive intentions of smallholder farmers in Bangladesh's haor wetlands.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: drivers sustained commitment climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers
• Climate change adaptation strategies in farming systems (2026) · World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews · doi

  There is a need to identify effective adaptation strategies that can help agricultural systems address the challenges of climate change. The existing literature on climate change adaptation in agriculture has significant gaps, particularly in terms of context-specific combinations of biophysical, technological, and institutional interventions.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need identify effective adaptation strategies help agricultural
• Safeguarding diet quality in a changing climate: a scoping review (2026) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi

  There is a lack of studies on the impact of climate change on fruits and C4 crops. There is a need for more research on the effects of compound stressors on crop nutrient content. There is a gap in our understanding of the impact of climate change on food and nutrition security.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack studies impact climate change fruits crops
• EL NIÑO, LA NIÑA Y AGRICULTURA: VARIABILIDAD CLIMÁTICA Y VULNERABILIDAD PRODUCTIVA EN LA REGIÓN NORTE PIONERA DE PARANÁ, BRASIL (2026) · Revista de Geopolítica · doi

  Climate variability poses a significant challenge to agricultural production. The study highlights the need to consider climate variability in agricultural planning and management. The research identifies the complexity of interactions between climate and agricultural production as a challenge.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: climate variability poses significant challenge agricultural production study
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Measures: A Case Study of Three Dairy Production Farms in Costa Rica (2026) · Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development · doi

  Climate change is a significant issue in Costa Rica, exacerbated by high dependence on hydrocarbons and low environmental performance in agriculture and livestock. The agricultural sector is significantly affected by climate change, with prolonged droughts threatening food security. The study highlights the need for comprehensive mitigation and adaptation strategies in the agricultural sector.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: climate change significant issue costa rica exacerbated high
• Climate change perception–impact–adaptation pathways among farmers: evidence from seven major agricultural governorates in Egypt (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  Future studies should examine the impact of climate change on other agricultural practices, such as livestock production. Future studies should investigate the effectiveness of targeted support interventions in enhancing farmers' adaptive capacity. Future studies should analyze the economic and social factors influencing farmers' adaptation decisions.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future studies examine impact climate change other agricultural
• Farmer’s climate adaptability and newborn’s mortality risk: Evidence from Indian Agriculture Households (2026) · Review of Economics of the Household · doi

  The discussion on climate adaptation among farmers does not account for the variation in the capabilities of agricultural households. The impact of climate-induced shocks on newborn survival rates in Indian agricultural households is not well understood.

  generalstated research gapevidence 3/5
  Keywords: discussion climate adaptation among farmers does account variation

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