
Rainfed agriculture is the backbone of Indian farming systems and supports a majority of small and marginal farmers. However, climate change has intensified rainfall variability, increased the frequency of droughts and heat stress, and disturbed normal crop growth patterns, leading to severe yield instability in rainfed areas. Yield instability reduces farm income, increases production risk, and threatens food and livelihood security. Agronomic interventions provide practical, economical, and farmer-friendly solutions to address these challenges. The present article discusses major climate-induced constraints affecting rainfed agriculture and elaborates on important agronomic interventions such as suitable crop and variety selection, cropping system diversification, soil and moisture conservation, integrated nutrient management, and weed control. Adoption of these agronomic practices can minimize climatic risks, improve resource-use efficiency, and stabilize crop yields in rainfed farming systems. Strengthening extension services and promoting climate-resilient agronomic packages are essential for sustainable rainfed agriculture under changing climatic conditions.