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Agriculture Industry
Navigating the Intersection: Exploring the Relationship Between Climate Change and Agricultureedit
Krishak Jagat – Online
To understand the relationship between climate change and agriculture, imagine this – In a small village in rural India, a farmer battles against the unforgiving elements of nature. The once fertile land that sustained generations of his family now faces unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and devastating floods. He fights relentlessly to salvage his crops, but the odds seem insurmountable. Day by day, he witnesses the heartbreaking sight of his hard work and livelihood crumbling. The despair of this farmer is akin to that felt by many whose livelihoods depend on agriculture.
Monsoon + Indian Agriculture
Maharashtra reviews drought preparedness, kharif activities, implementation of schemes in case of below normal monsoonedit
The Financial Express – Online
The rainfall deficit in Maharashtra stood at 39 per cent as on date and the monsoon is expected to pick up in the state during the month of July, as per IMD. While Konkan region has received above normal rainfall, it has been deficient in other regions namely Marathwada, Vidharbha and Madhya Maharashtra, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare said in a release. However, considering the fact that over the next two weeks rainfall is likely to be either normal or above normal, the outlook is quite optimistic
Paddy in India
Erratic rains delay paddy sowing in Sundargarhedit
The New Indian Express – Online
Erratic monsoon coupled with uneven distribution of rainfall has affected paddy farming in Sundargarh with direct sowing, nursery raising and transplanting operations getting delayed by a fortnight in the district. In june, the district received 218.82 mm rain against the normal of 237.4 mm. More than 80 per cent of the month’s rainfall was recorded over five days in the last week of June. Besides, while most of the 17 blocks in Sundargarh recorded excess showers, others received deficit rainfall.