Impact of Climate Changes on Agriculture and Livestock

Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the impact of climate changes on livestock and agriculture. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Findings: The study concluded that the impact of climate change in livestock include changes in water availability, animal growth and milk production, production and quality of feed crop and forage, diseases and reproduction and biodiversity. The agriculture sectors is highly affected by lack of rainfall, raising temperatures and greenhouse gases Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that proper education and training programs for agriculture workers, public officials and the personnel from the related agencies should be developed and put into practice so that they can properly cope with climate change. The study also recommends that policies should be put in place to regulate human activities such as deforestation and release of gases to the atmosphere that contribute to the changes in climate change.