Challenges Faceing by the Agriculture Sector in INDIA. Regarding: average farm size , droughts and floods , Low productivity , Climate change , Farmer suicides , Lack of access to markets , Labor shortage , Inefficient supply chains
Challenges Faceing by the Agriculture Sector in INDIA. Regarding: average farm size , droughts and floods , Low productivity , Climate change , Farmer suicides , Lack of access to markets , Labor shortage , Inefficient supply chains Small and fragmented landholdings: The average farm size in India is 1.15 hectares, which is one of the smallest in the world. This makes it difficult for farmers to achieve economies of scale and invest in productivity-enhancing technologies. Inadequate irrigation: About 60% of India's cultivated area depends on rainfall for irrigation. This makes farmers vulnerable to crop losses during droughts and floods. Low use of agricultural inputs: Only about 25% of Indian farmers use fertilizers and pesticides, and the use of other inputs, such as improved seeds, is also low. This is due to a number of factors, including lack of awareness, high costs, and poor access to credit. Low productivity: India's agricultural productivity is significantly lower t...