Which is an example of a climate-smart practice besides minimal soil disturbance?

• A. Drought-tolerant varieties
• B. Monocropping with synthetic pesticide reliance
• C. Over-irrigation without monitoring
• D. Ignoring climate data in planning

Answer: (A)

Using drought-tolerant varieties shows how climate-smart farming builds resilience to changing rainfall and heat. These varieties are bred to perform better under water stress, so they help maintain yields while using less water and standing up to drought conditions. That aligns with climate-smart goals of boosting productivity under climate variability and conserving resources. Other choices rely on more inputs or ignore climate signals—monocropping with heavy chemical inputs can undermine resilience, over-irrigation wastes water, and ignoring climate data prevents planning for risk. So, drought-tolerant varieties are the clear example of a climate-smart practice here.