Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Adaptive Strategies to Crop Losses

Print length: 216 pages
Language: English
Publication date: 18 June 2025

Name: Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Adaptive Strategies to Crop Losses
SKU: 9781032947488
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SKU: 9781032947488

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Explore the critical challenges faced by smallholder farmers in developing nations battling pests, diseases, and the escalating impacts of climate change. “Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Adaptive Strategies to Crop Losses” delves into the harsh realities of crop failures due to droughts and floods, perpetuating cycles of poverty. Based on extensive research with 1,440 farmers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, India, this essential book reveals staggering crop losses (30-100%) and significant financial distress. It critically analyzes government support schemes like PMFBY, highlights effective farmer-led resilience strategies, and introduces an innovative Farmers Distress Index (FDI) for timely intervention. Discover insights into effective governance and adaptive measures crucial for agricultural resilience.

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