At the beginning of 2023, farms in every region were extremely concerned about their profitability. Farm profitability has been severely impacted by inflation, which has significantly increased the cost of production over the past two years while crop prices have not increased in a proportional manner.
In the context of climate change, agriculture has emerged as a focal point in recent years. As agricultural activities are accountable for 19-29% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 14% of India's total GHG emissions, this focus is not misplaced.
Concerns have been raised regarding the potential negative effects of the growing production of genetically modified (GM) crops, particularly on pollinators like bees. Beekeepers in India have united against GM crops, including the recently approved GM mustard, as honeybee populations decline.
A daily apple keeps the doctor away, but what if the apple industry is failing itself? There are a number of issues plaguing the Indian apple industry, including rising input costs, inadequate infrastructure, and unprofitable prices. In addition, farmers are concerned about the negative effects that rising import prices and incomes will have.