What is one impact of climate change on agricultural practices?

The impact of climate change on agricultural practices includes greater complexity in pest management. As temperatures rise and weather patterns shift, pest populations may increase, become more diverse, or expand into new regions. This poses challenges for farmers who need to adapt their pest management strategies to deal with these changes effectively. For instance, warmer temperatures can lead to longer growing seasons and the introduction of new pests that were previously unable to survive in certain climates. Additionally, climate variability can result in fluctuating pest outbreaks, making it more difficult for farmers to predict and manage these threats.

The other options reflect various misconceptions. Crop yields may not uniformly increase across all regions due to varying climate impacts; some may suffer declines. While there are predictions of uniform temperature increases on a global scale, the correct accounting of local climate effects is crucial, and impacts on agriculture are far from uniform. Finally, climate change is also expected to alter disease patterns, potentially increasing the prevalence of certain crop diseases rather than reducing them.