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Considering the diverse geographical and climatic conditions across India, what are some of the most significant challenges facing Indian farmers today, and how are they adapting their practices to address these challenges?
Indian farmers face significant challenges due to diverse geographical and climatic conditions, including unpredictable weather patterns, water scarcity, soil degradation, and pest infestations. Climate change leads to inconsistent rainfall and extreme events like droughts and floods, severely affecRead more
Indian farmers face significant challenges due to diverse geographical and climatic conditions, including unpredictable weather patterns, water scarcity, soil degradation, and pest infestations. Climate change leads to inconsistent rainfall and extreme events like droughts and floods, severely affecting crop yields. Water scarcity, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, complicates irrigation and crop management. Overuse of chemical fertilizers and monoculture practices degrade soil health, reducing productivity. Pest infestations, exacerbated by climate variations, threaten crop health and yield. To address these challenges, Indian farmers are adopting various adaptive practices. They are increasingly using drought-resistant and high-yield crop varieties to cope with water shortages and improve productivity. Precision farming techniques, such as drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting, optimize water usage. Organic farming and crop rotation are gaining popularity to enhance soil health and sustainability. Additionally, farmers are leveraging technology, including mobile apps and weather forecasting tools, to make informed decisions and manage risks better. Government initiatives and subsidies for sustainable farming practices and improved infrastructure also support farmers in adapting to these challenges. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern agricultural practices, Indian farmers are building resilience against the diverse climatic and geographical challenges they face.
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Drought-prone areas require careful management of water resources. Key strategies include increasing supply through rainwater harvesting, groundwater management, and wastewater reuse. Equally important is reducing demand by promoting water-saving technologies, efficient pricing, and public awarenessRead more
Drought-prone areas require careful management of water resources. Key strategies include increasing supply through rainwater harvesting, groundwater management, and wastewater reuse. Equally important is reducing demand by promoting water-saving technologies, efficient pricing, and public awareness. Integrated Water Resources Management emphasizes comprehensive planning, stakeholder involvement, and water quality protection. Agriculture needs drought-resistant crops, efficient irrigation, and soil conservation. Strong governance, clearly defined water rights, and community participation are essential. By combining these approaches, it is possible to mitigate the impacts of drought and ensure water security.
See lessCritically evaluate the e NAM scheme. How it benefits the farmers?
Introduction - E NAM It is an online trading platform for agricultural commodities in India. It was launched on April 14, 2016, and is completely funded by the Government of India. The Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) acts as the lead agency for implementing e-Nam under the Ministry ofRead more
Introduction – E NAM
Benefits to farmers
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How the Next World War would Effect the Climate Change ? What are the factors that will Trigger Climate Change During World War 3 ?
There are various speculations regarding the next World War, i.e., World War 3. Many world leaders, often mention that we are in a grave situation already, and a few mistakes away from triggering a world war. It is usually debated that the next world war will be fought using deadly forces like atomiRead more
There are various speculations regarding the next World War, i.e., World War 3. Many world leaders, often mention that we are in a grave situation already, and a few mistakes away from triggering a world war. It is usually debated that the next world war will be fought using deadly forces like atomic weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons.
There are more than twelve thousand nuclear weapons across the world now. Just two atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during the Second World War brought a nuclear winter after destroying millions of lives. Even if just 100 current-day atomic weapons were used in the Third World War, it would be a catastrophe for the environment, causing irreversible changes to our climate. An increase in temperature, atomic dust and subsequent high radiation clouds spreading miles and miles will make our atmosphere impenetrable to sunlight. This might usher in another ice age, causing an extinction-level climate change.
Similarly, using deadly chemicals may pollute our rivers, destroying aquatic flora and fauna. Such acts will bring ecological imbalance and eventually will cause major climate change.
Biological weapons, similarly can be harmful not only to humans but also other species. Such warfare will also destroy ecosystem homeostasis. The next world war will be bad for the climate.
See lessWhat's the significance of organic farming in India?
Organic farming in India holds significant importance for several reasons. As a country with a large agricultural base and diverse climatic conditions, India's adoption of organic farming practices addresses multiple challenges, including soil degradation, water scarcity, and pesticide contaminationRead more
Organic farming in India holds significant importance for several reasons. As a country with a large agricultural base and diverse climatic conditions, India’s adoption of organic farming practices addresses multiple challenges, including soil degradation, water scarcity, and pesticide contamination. Organic farming promotes sustainable agricultural methods by avoiding synthetic chemicals, thereby enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and water quality. This approach helps small and marginal farmers, who form the backbone of Indian agriculture, to reduce dependency on costly chemical inputs and improve their income through premium prices for organic products. Moreover, organic farming supports traditional knowledge and practices, which are often more suited to local environmental conditions and contribute to preserving indigenous crop varieties. It also aligns with India’s broader goals of environmental conservation and public health, as organic methods reduce the ecological footprint of farming and minimize health risks associated with chemical residues. By promoting organic farming, India aims to build a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector, which can contribute to food security and rural development in the long term.
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Small-scale farmers- Small-holding farmers play a major role in food security and productivity worldwide. A large no. of farmers comes under the category of small and marginal farmers these farmers are about 86 % of the total farmers in our country. Agriculture progressed in technology in the lastRead more
Small-scale farmers–
Small-holding farmers play a major role in food security and productivity worldwide. A large no. of farmers comes under the category of small and marginal farmers these farmers are about 86 % of the total farmers in our country.
Agriculture progressed in technology in the last decades, but these advancements have not always been economically available for small and medium farm operations.
Small-scale farmers are encountering numerous challenges, worsened by climate change, a growing population, water scarcity and soil degradation.
Small-scale farmers encounter various challenges.
The major challenge for small-scale farmers is fragmented land so they can’t efficiently use the machinery on land and they depend on their family Labor and resources to produce food grains and other agricultural commodities. Smallholding farmers’ land cultivated less than 5 acres (less than 2 hac), they cultivated primarily one crop or different crop throughout the year depending on season and Lack of sufficient funds for market requirements.
Banks and finance institutions may have difficulties lending to small-scale farmers, investing in farms and generating enterprises because they have very small areas as a comparison to big farmers banks don’t to take risks so they escape lending to these types of farmers.
Mostly small-scale farmers are poor they haven’t enough capital to purchase expensive agricultural implements so cultivate the lands with their available resources this lack of things may also exacerbate the condition of small farmers.
Small-scale farmers mostly live in rural areas where very hard to access new technology and provide training and knowledge about smart farming is difficult due to a lack of facility of education and farmers not interested in new types of farming because they have a lack of awareness.
Climate change is one of the major concerns in agriculture as unpredictable monsoons, heavy rainfall, drought, and attacks of disease and insect pests create major problems in agricultural production.
See lessWhat are agroecological practices and how do they benefit farming?
Agroecology refers to the application of ecological principles to agricultural systems,focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. It encompasses a wide range of techniques that aim to enhance biodiversity, promote soil health, and reduce dependency on chemical inputs, Some imporRead more
Agroecology refers to the application of ecological principles to agricultural systems,focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. It encompasses a wide range of techniques that aim to enhance biodiversity, promote soil health, and reduce dependency on chemical inputs, Some important steps are mentioned below:
Crop diversification can be further classified as
Improved structural diversity:- helps in making crops within the field more structurally diverse which potentially help in pest suppression and Genetics diversification in monoculture leads to cultivation of mixture of varieties of same species in a monoculture which help in disease suppression, and increases the production stability.
Agroforestry has been proved nothing but a boon to us as it is used for several agroecological ways in terms of growing crops and trees together either in spatial or temporal diversity benefitting pest suppression and climate change buffering.
Mixed landscapes has also been a great potential for development of large scale diversified landscapes through mixture of crops and cropping system with multiple ecosystems.
Micro-watershed based diversification has helped in integration of crops with other farming components for years round income and employment generation, besides sustaing soil and environmental health.
These principles not only gives emphasis to the quality production of crops but also ensures that the pest management and ideation of microclimate is done in a most sustainable way.
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How does vertical farming work, and what are its advantages?
Vertical Farming Vertical farming means growing crops on vertical surfaces with stacked layers. Unlike horizontal farming, vertical farming is usually done in warehouses, greenhouses, skyscrapers, shipping containers and other indoor facilities. Vertical farming aims to maximise plant growth using sRead more
Vertical Farming
Vertical farming means growing crops on vertical surfaces with stacked layers. Unlike horizontal farming, vertical farming is usually done in warehouses, greenhouses, skyscrapers, shipping containers and other indoor facilities. Vertical farming aims to maximise plant growth using soilless farming techniques.
Everything from leafy greens to common crops can be grown in vertical farming. For vertical farming, an artificial environment is created by regulating temperature, light-controlling technology, bees, robotics and other Japanese techniques.
Advantages of Vertical Farming-
- Consistent crop production throughout the year- As vertical farming is unaffected by weather, it leads to increased crop yield and quality produce without disrupting local flora and fauna.
- Reduced space- Vertical farming does not need fertile land and can be grown on a smaller land area by expanding upwards.
- Minimises water wastage- It requires only 10% of the water, nutrients and fertilisers used in traditional farming. Also, the used water can be further recycled.
- Environmental-friendly- It requires no fossil fuels, chemicals or pesticides to grow.
- Energy Efficient- It reduces transportation costs and can generate power too.
- Safe and cost-effective- Vertical farming is safe for staff with a lower risk of injury. It is cost-efficient as it requires less low-level skilled labor.
See lessWhat is the role of soil pH in plant health and productivity?
Soil pH measures the number of hydrogen ions in the soil. On a pH scale of one to fourteen, a pH scale of less than seven is considered acidic. A pH scale of exactly seven is considered neutral. A pH scale of more than seven is considered alkaline. The pH of soil is affected by the amount of nutrienRead more
Soil pH measures the number of hydrogen ions in the soil. On a pH scale of one to fourteen, a pH scale of less than seven is considered acidic. A pH scale of exactly seven is considered neutral. A pH scale of more than seven is considered alkaline. The pH of soil is affected by the amount of nutrients and chemicals that are soluble (i.e. dissolved) in soil water. This helps determine the amount of nutrients available in soil.
Moreover, whether acidic, neutral, or alkaline soil is better for a plant depends on its type. For instance, the lavender plant produces more productivity once the soil pH is about eight. We take another example. The blueberry plant requires a pH scale of soil of 4.5 to 5.5. It needs an acidic pH level to produce healthy blueberries.
One should study and research different plants to find which soil pH level suits each plant and understand their health and productivity. One may use a pH test strip in soil water to check the soil’s pH level. Of course, there are various other methods to determine the same. One of the best methods is to test it in the laboratory using specialised equipment.
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Agriculture is the art and science of rearing animals and planting crops. It is the source of food production for a society and the background of food security. Importance of agriculture for society and economy Provides Raw Material: Agriculture provides raw material to many industries such as cottoRead more
Agriculture is the art and science of rearing animals and planting crops. It is the source of food production for a society and the background of food security.
Importance of agriculture for society and economy
Agriculture and it’s impact on global food security and sustainability
Food security is is central to the agricultural industry as agriculture is the main source of the world’s food supply. Food security is interrelated with sustainable food and agricultural sectors, where the needs of present and future generations are met in commitment with the environmental, social, and economic dimensions. In fact, food security is already considered by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely in the goal 2 for zero hunger.
Agriculture offers an opportunity to improve the lives of millions of food-insecure people and help countries develop economies that create jobs and raise incomes. Today’s agriculture also impacts future generations. To ensure the long-term success of the global agricultural sector, building a more sustainable economic system aligned with the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals is a crucial imperative to help create a more equitable society.
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