How are poorer farmers in India disproportionately affected by the impact of climate change
The FAO report suggests that climate change impact is harsher on poorer farmers in India.
- Poorer farmers in India often lack the resources to adapt to changing weather patterns caused by climate change, such as droughts and floods, leading to decreased crop yields.
- They may rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture, making them more vulnerable to fluctuations in precipitation and increasing the risk of crop failure.
- Lack of access to technology, credit, and insurance further hinders their ability to cope with climate-related risks and impacts.
- Limited infrastructure in rural areas can also obstruct their efforts to mitigate and respond to climate change, such as through water conservation or alternative cultivation techniques.
- Overall, the combination of limited resources and vulnerability to climate variability makes poorer farmers in India particularly susceptible to the negative effects of climate change.
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