FAIFA Report on Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Key Points
Why in the news
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) warned in New Delhi that climate change is hurting Indian farming and listed steps for resilience.
| Climate risks | Adoption barriers |
|---|---|
| Erratic rainfall | High upfront technology cost |
| Unseasonal droughts | Fragmented irrigation and storage |
| Temperature spikes | Low farmer awareness |
| Rising pest incidence | – |
These disrupt crop cycles in major States and threaten yields and rural incomes.
Recommendations
- Policy: close scheme implementation gaps, deepen cooperation, promote integrated farming and conservation agriculture.
- Investment: R&D on resilient seeds, more subsidy for precision tools, farmer training.
- Subsidies: renewable energy, micro-irrigation, organic and bio-based inputs.
Equity
- Small and marginal farmers are hit hardest; food security must be balanced with climate mitigation.
Exam angle
- Schemes named: PMFBY, micro-irrigation.
- Speaker: FAIFA General Secretary Murali Babu.