- A flood originating in Sikkim in October 2023, covered farms along the Teesta riverbanks in the neighbouring state of West Bengal, with sand and silt, altering the agricultural landscape in the region.Learn more:A flood originating in Sikkim in October 2023, covered farms along the Teesta riverbanks in the neighbouring state of West Bengal, with sand and silt, altering the agricultural landscape in the region.india.mongabay.com/2024/03/sikkim-flood-drowne…
Hydro-meteorological calamities, including heavy rainfall and floods, have damaged 33.9 million hectares of India’s cropped area between 2015-16 and 2021-22, as per the ministry of agriculture data tabled in the recent monsoon session of parliament.
india.mongabay.com/2022/11/in-india-climate-impa…For many, the benefits of greater investment in natural farming are already obvious: In December, Cyclone Michaung, a storm moving up to 110 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) brought heavy rainfall across India’s southeastern coast, flooding towns and fields. A preliminary assessment conducted a few weeks later found that 600,000 acres ...
apnews.com/article/natural-farming-climate-chang…Floods and droughts have long been a part of life in India. Almost 150 years ago, the Ganga canal system was developed to bring water to farmers in the fertile upper Gangetic Plain, while in southern India the early 20th century Krishna Raja Sagar Dam and other systems helped prevent crop failures and manage floods.
www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/08/17/in…As per the Ministry of Agriculture data, excess rainfall had affected farmers and crops over 339 lakh hectares were lost due to hydro-meteorological calamities during 2015-16 to 2021-22. Madhya...
www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-f… Extreme weather events impact agriculture in India
While union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently stated in parliament that there was no food grain crisis in the country, the impact of extreme weather on agriculture is being recognised in government policies. The centre, on September 9, roughly two weeks before releasing the first crop estimate, … See more
Hydro-meteorological calamities, including heavy rainfall and floods, have damaged 33.9 million hectaresof India’s cropped area between 2015-16 and 2021-22, as per the ministry of agriculture data tabled in the recent monsoon session of parliament. The … See more
Marginal and small farmers, as per the 2015-16 agriculture census, account for 86% of total farmers in India and are the most vulnerable to … See more
As per the agriculture ministry’s statement in parliament, the government is finding ways and initiating steps to tackle the increasing temperature and heavy rainfalls. It claimed to have conducted field-trails of 177 varieties developed by the Indian Council of … See more
Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some …
Apr 8, 2024 · For many, the benefits of greater investment in natural farming are already obvious: In December, Cyclone Michaung, a storm moving up to 110 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) brought heavy rainfall across India’s …
India: Managing the Complex Problem of Floods and …
Aug 17, 2023 · Floods and droughts have long been a part of life in India. Almost 150 years ago, the Ganga canal system was developed to bring water to farmers in the fertile upper Gangetic Plain, while in southern India the early 20th …
Around 339 lakh hectares of crop area lost to heavy …
Jul 28, 2022 · As per the Ministry of Agriculture data, excess rainfall had affected farmers and crops over 339 lakh hectares were lost due to hydro-meteorological calamities during 2015-16 to 2021-22. Madhya...
How the Sikkim flood drowned farming and fishing opportunities …
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Abrupt floods and drought-like situations in …
Mar 30, 2023 · Severe floods followed by a drought-like situation in many districts of Assam, has farmers turning to technological aid. The 2022 Assam floods, following record-breaking rains, …
Floating-bed agriculture: A flood-proof future for …
Jan 25, 2025 · Explore the potential of floating-bed agriculture in India as a sustainable and resilient solution to the challenges of flooding and climate change. This innovative approach offers increased food security, …
Assessing the Effects of Flood on Crop and Livestock Production in ...
Mar 26, 2024 · Floods in 2019 caused substantial crop damage, particularly affecting sugarcane and maize, resulting in significant income losses for farmers. The results indicated that the, …
regenerative farming can mitigate the impacts of floods and reduce soil degradation, creating more resilient ecosystems in flood-prone areas like Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada.
What is the State of Floating Farming in …
Floating farming is a way of producing food in areas that are waterlogged for long periods. It is mainly aimed at adapting cultivation to increased or prolonged flooding. The system …
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