A new survey highlights the devastating impact of climate change on Indian marginal farmers, revealing significant crop losses, income reductions, and livelihood shifts. The study, conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU) and Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED), surveyed 6,615 marginal farmers across 21 states and union territories, painting a stark picture of the challenges they face.
A devastating combination of unseasonable warmth followed by a sudden drop in temperatures has wiped out the majority of this summer’s Okanagan fruit crop. This extreme weather has forced produce retailers to explore sourcing fruit from other regions, even as concerns linger about the quality of the imported produce. While farmers anticipate a small cherry crop from the southern Okanagan, they emphasize the potential for higher prices due to the limited supply.
