The disruptions caused by climate change are leading to reduced agricultural productivity and income losses for tribal communities in Northeast India. Monsoon deficits and compressed rainfall periods are exacerbating soil erosion and land degradation, particularly in shifting cultivation zones. Traditional crops are also under threat from new fungal pests and moisture stress, forcing communities to adapt their farming methods. These changes not only jeopardise food security but also risk the loss of invaluable indigenous knowledge systems that have sustained these communities for generations.