The Impacts of Climate Change on Indian Agriculture

Agriculture is susceptible to weather and climate. Climate change can affect crops, livestock, soil and water resources, and agricultural workers.

The productivity of cereals would decrease due to increase in temperature and decrease in water availability

A greater loss is expected in Rabi crop production. Every 1°C increase in temperature reduces wheat production.

Increased droughts and floods are likely to increase production variability.

The increasing temperature would increase fertilizer requirements for the same production targets; and result in higher emissions

Increasing sea and river water temperatures are likely to affect fish breeding, migration, and harvests.

There will be increased water, shelter, and energy requirements for livestock; Implications for milk production

Adaptive strategies & proactive measures, like climate-resilient crops & sustainable farming, are key to mitigating climate change impacts

Conclusion