Climate Change and Agriculture

Agriculture is the back bone of our country. India today is not only self-sufficient in grain production but also has a substantial reserve. And this success has been possible for many reason- the dedication of the farmers (post independence), better techniques evolved through agriculture research and extension of of irrigation facilities. Despite all these the monsoon still remains the the key source and major determining factor for agricultural productivity. But over the years accumulation of green house gases in the atmosphere has disrupted the weather patterns globally. And farmers are suffering huge losses; crops are being destroyed by floods, drought, temperature variations and proliferation of new pests. The recent Indian drought as a result of disturbance in the monsoon pattern...the life giver is also attributed to the Climate Change. This film gives a broader view of how Climate change can affect agriculture in general and particularly in Indian subcontinent where more than half of its population is dependent on agriculture.