Do You Know? Key Challenges Affecting Indian Farmers and Agriculture.
Agriculture is key to India's economy, with 60% engaged, contributing 18% to GDP.
Land Holdings:
Small, fragmented holdings (86.2%) hinder competitiveness.
Storage Facilities:
Struggles with storage lead to post-harvest losses.
Tech Struggles in Agriculture:
Limited adoption due to small holdings.
Credit Availability:
Limited access to low-cost credit hampers investments.
Poor Irrigation Facilities:
Poor irrigation, rainfall dependence affect activities.
Soil Fertility Depletion:
Excessive chemical use depletes soil fertility.
Impact of Climate Change:
Climate change increases costs, reduces profits.
Price Volatility:
Fluctuations destabilize farmer incomes.
R&D Roadblocks:
Fluctuations destabilize farmer incomes.