Explore the critical impact of seasonality on agriculture and rural livelihoods in the developing world. This essential study meticulously examines the climatic and social roots of seasonal challenges, revealing how they disproportionately affect the poor and powerless through fluctuating income, nutrition, and health. Discover how environmental diversity and societal adaptations have traditionally countered these effects, and the special considerations for developing countries. A vital resource for agricultural researchers, rural development professionals, and students keen on enhancing food security and sustainable farming practices, especially within the Indian context.