El Nino again: How to climate-proof Indian agriculture? | In Focus Podcast
The return of the El Nino phenomenon is expected to cause a deficient monsoon in India, threatening agricultural output and rural economic stability. Experts are discussing strategies to climate-proof Indian agriculture against these recurring weather risks.
Why it matters
Climate-induced agricultural instability poses a direct threat to India's food security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers.
The El Nino phenomenon is back this year, which means, a deficient monsoon in India. This, in turn, means a challenging time for Indian farmers.
Less rainfall is bad news for India on multiple fronts -- it dampens agricultural output, dents rural demand, worsens heat stress, and affects hydropower generation, among other things, all of which together could have cascading effects on the economy.
But which crops, and which regions in India, will be affected the most? More broadly, how is climate change affecting agriculture, and what can India do to manage the risks better?
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