Table 2.

Strategies for improving resilience to climate change and extreme climatic conditions.

Problem	Strategy
Raw crop management	Breeding for drought and temperature tolerance
	Earlier planting
	Increasing the organic content of soils
	Using conservation tillage or no-till to decrease run-off and increase infiltration
	Establishing and maintaining buffers, filter strips and grassed waterways near water sources
	Shifting to less water-dependent cropping systems
Livestock management	Selecting breeds and types
	Improving nutritional management during periods of high heat load
	Sun-shading, evaporative cooling, mechanical ventilation
	Using rotational grazing systems to minimize damage to range and pasture
	Active management of forage stocks and reduced herd sizes under droughts
Water management	Installing more efficient irrigation systems or making existing systems more efficient
	Water storage in ponds and tanks
	Rational management of water use
	Installing watering facilities to ensure that livestock have access to water
Improving access to information	Using early warning systems for droughts
	Research and development
	Developing programs to help farmers manage risk
	Fostering regional outreach, extension and education