OBSTACLES EXPERIENCED IN PRACTISING IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL METHODS TO OVERCOME THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

S. Aarthi, K. Kanagasabapathi, V. Sakthivel
2021 Plant Archives  
India is one of the seventh largest countries in the world with an area of 3,287,263 square kilometers. Its growth rate is 1.1% and current population is more than 130 crores. So, this population requires more food as a result of dependence on the agricultural sector. Around 50-60% of Indian population directly or indirectly depends on agriculture. India is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, which have negative effects on the agricultural sector. A lot of improved
more » ... al practices like mixed cropping, intercropping, organic farming, use of bio-fertilizers are suggested for farmers to overcome the negative effects of climate change, However the farmers are perceiving a lot of constraints in adopting the improved practices. This study attempted at analyzing the constraints experienced by the cotton cultivators in adopting the improved agricultural practices to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The major constraints perceived by the respondents in adopting the improved agricultural practices in cotton cultivation for mitigating the adverse effects of climate change includes, 'pest and disease attack' , 'failure of seasonal rainfall', 'non-availability of labour' ,'high cost of labour' ,'high cost of inputs' ,'lack of suitable weed control measures' ,'lack of remunerative price for the produce', 'poor information on early warning systems', 'lack of good extension agency services', 'lack of information about climate change', 'inadequate credit facilities' 'lack of access to weather forecast technologies' etc.,
doi:10.51470/plantarchives.2021.v21.s1.289 fatcat:ic7vrigclnddzevasdiqo3gyhi