Climate trends unveils disturbing findings on India's agricultural vulnerability:Agricultural losses attributed to climate change:The report highlights various climate change impacts on India's agriculture:Greenhouse gases and human-caused pollution could have increased the annual kharif rice harvest by 14.4% between 1985 and 1998 in major rice-producing states. Temperature increases from 1981 to 2001 led to a 5.2% reduction in wheat yields in several states. Food inflation trends amidst weather anomalies:The report emphasizes the economic impact on food prices:Tomatoes' domestic cost surged by over 700%. Extreme heat impact andfood securityat risk:The report details the repercussions of extreme heat:Sudden temperature increases in 2010 reduced wheat yields by up to 20%. "Aarti Khosla, Director of Climate Trends, stressed the consequences, stating, "Rice and wheat crops, comprising 85% of annual grain production, are highly sensitive to climate change impacts."Prof.

Source: Economic Times December 02, 2023 22:47 UTC