Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part A (2025)

Water scarcity presents a critical challenge to global agriculture, threatening food security, rural livelihoods, and sustainable development. Farmers’ perceptions of and responses to water-related stress are increasingly recognized as pivotal factors in shaping effective adaptation strategies. This study employs a bibliometric analysis to systematically map the global scientific literature on farmer perceptions and adaptation strategies to water scarcity in agriculture. Using data retrieved from the Scopus database, the study analyzed 19 peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2025 that met rigorous inclusion criteria. The analysis was conducted using Biblioshiny, a tool within the Bibliometrix R package, to identify research trends, key contributors, geographic distribution, and thematic evolution in the field. The results highlight a growing yet geographically uneven body of literature, with Ethiopia, India, and Brazil emerging as key contributors. Thematic analysis revealed that while drought and adaptation strategies are mature and central research themes, foundational areas such as farmer perceptions and attitudes remain underdeveloped. Co-authorship and keyword co-occurrence networks further reveal a fragmented research landscape, with limited interdisciplinary and international collaboration. This study underscores the importance of expanding research efforts, particularly in underrepresented regions, and integrating socio-economic dimensions into adaptation planning. The findings provide a valuable roadmap for future research and policymaking aimed at enhancing climate resilience in agriculture.