This position paper aims to capture the ground realities of smallholder farmers in rainfed Maharashra, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, India. It presents WOTR’s approach towards climate-resilient agriculture. The paper also suggests recommendations for policy that it argues would increase the response capacity of farmers. It also draws attention to the need of enhancing the resilience of the ecosystem so as to reduce risks posed by climate change. Key messages include a need to better equip farmers to respond appropriately to climate variations and minimise risks, and a call for the promotion/revival of indigenous crop varieties and reverse the loss of agro-biodiversity caused due to market drivers. There is also a call for the reduction of waste of agriculture produce at all stages – from farm to plate – especially during the post-harvest stage.