A case study of climate-smart management in foxtail millet (Setaria italica) production under future climate change in Lishu county of Jilin, China

•Lishu county foxtail millet yield would decrease under future climate scenarios.•Adopting climate-smart management practices to combat climate change is important.•Adjusting sowing dates and optimizing irrigation offer limited benefits.•Introducing new varieties may help to offset future foxtail millet yield reduction.