El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy

El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy

The rabi season in India is expected to encounter difficulties due to the El Nino weather pattern. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra highlighted the challenges faced during the kharif season in rainfed regions. Crop diversification is needed for self-sufficiency despite research and income hurdles. Infrastructure modernization is crucial to prevent farm losses and ensure market access. A robust digital agriculture system is essential for accur…

Rabi sowing in rainfed areas may pose challenge due to El Nino: Top official

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The upcoming rabi season, for which the sowing of crops such as wheat and mustard takes place in winter, is likely to be challenging for rainfed areas due to the El Nino weather pattern, Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra said on Monday. Addressing a two-day national conference on preparedness for the forthcoming rabi season, the top official said that due to the erratic monsoon, some states could face …

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He said that even the Kharif season had been challenging, with many states struggling to achieve normal crop averages and ensure the survival of crops that had been sown. This, he said, could adversely affect foodgrain production and also pose a challenge during the Rabi season.

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El Nino threatens rabi crops, may hit foodgrain output: Agri Secy

The upcoming rabi (winter) season is likely to be challenging for rainfed areas due to the El Nino weather pattern, and foodgrain production could be affected, Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra said on Monday.