Climate change has been having a significant impact on agriculture in India. Here are some of the effects:

• Increased temperatures have caused heat stress on crops, resulting in higher crop failure rates and lower yields.
• The unpredictability of monsoon rains has affected planting and harvest seasons, which can lead to crop damage or loss.
• Changes in precipitation patterns and extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, can cause soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and reduced soil quality.
• Increased pest infestations due to rising temperatures and climate variability have led to significant crop losses.

To mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture in India, the government and farmers can take measures like the following:

• Investing in farming practices that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as improving water management, reducing tillage, and using crop residues as fuel to replace fossil fuels.
• Encouraging farmers to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices like intercropping, crop rotation, and agroforestry that can help ensure soil fertility and improve water efficiency.
• Developing access to crop insurance and weather forecasting technology to better cope with the impacts of climate change.
• Providing training for farmers on how to cope with extreme weather conditions and how to adopt new agricultural practices.