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In light of the fact that today so few of the planet's residents seem willing or able to reform old habits, farmers - especially those in developing nations - will have to adjust to climate change as fast, and as cheaply, as possible.

CGIAR Climate's insight:
But researchers at the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) – a global consortium of major agricultural research groups with almost 10,000 scientists and staff around the world – says very low-tech adaptation and mitigation strategies for farmers is essential in the face of changing weather. In fact, many of the methods farmers can use to adapt to increased variability will also make their farm more resilient and (mitigation).