Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture worldwide, and the Timiş region in western Romania is no exception. Rising temperatures, irregular precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of droughts have already begun to affect crop growth, yields, and overall agricultural productivity in the area. Maize, wheat, sunflower, and other key crops are particularly vulnerable to heat stress and water scarcity, leading to potential reductions in harvests if adaptation measures are not implemented. This study reviews the observed and projected impacts of climate change on agriculture in Timiş County, analyzes future climate trends and highlights strategies for adaptation, including sustainable farming practices, crop diversification, and improved irrigation management. The findings underscore the urgent need for both local and regional policies to strengthen agricultural resilience and ensure food security in the face of ongoing climatic shifts. The analysis of ERA5-Land climatic parameters and agricultural yield data for 1990–2024 revealed moderate to strong correlations between temperature and crop productivity, confirming the regional warming trend’s dual impact on yield stability and crop adaptation. Despite rising annual mean temperatures and lower annual precipitation totals, yields increased over the last two decades, reflecting technology-driven adaptation—improved genetics, fertilization, mechanization, and better timing of field operations—which mitigated climatic constraints and raised productivity.

climate change, agriculture, crop yield, Timiş County, adaptation strategies

environmental engineering

Presentation: poster