Despite advances in irrigation and seed tech, India’s crop production remains tied to monsoon rainfall — especially during the kharif season
Early-season shortfall in June-July hurts crops like maize and pulses
Excess rain during harvest reduces oilseed yields
Even small shifts can have big impacts
India saw 322 days of extreme weather in 2024, affecting over 4 million hectares of farmland
Heatwaves and floods are becoming the norm
Rainfall patterns are growing more erratic
Yield losses and falling nutrition levels are linked to rising heat stress and floods
Solutions include:
✅ Climate-resilient crops
✅ Better drainage and water systems
✅ Flood/drought management
✅ Tech-led early warning systems
Natural farming, with diverse crops and low water use, offers soil health, steady income, and long-term resilience
Climate adaptation must start at the farm