Weathering the Storm

Auteur

A. Amarender Reddy, an agricultural economist and Joint Director of Policy Support Research at the ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM) in Raipur, explores the intricate challenges of agrarian distress and champions holistic solutions. This insightful book is a must-read for anyone passionate about the future of agriculture and the resilience of rural livelihoods.

Texte du rabat

"Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Strategies for Crop Losses" provides a vital exploration of these issues, offering insights into the struggles and resilience of farmers in the wake of devastating crop losses.

Résumé
Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Strategies for Crop Losses provides a vital exploration of these issues, offering insights into the struggles and resilience of farmers in the wake of devastating crop losses.

Contenu

Introduction: Farmers' Journey Through Uncertainty

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Exploring the Unpredictable Agriculture

3

Strategies for gathering evidence

4

Farmer Assets and Wealth Dynamics

5

Story of Farmer's Land

6

Exploring Farmers Income: A Tale of Harvesting Hope

7

Patterns in Household Savings

8

Debt Burden of the Households

9

Investigating Crop Losses and Recovery

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Understanding Farmer's Perception of Risk

12

Psychological Stress- Another Burden of Farmers

13

Crop yield losses and economic costs

14

Bridging the Gaps: Government Welfare Schemes and Their Reach

15

Effect of Farmer Loan Waivers

16

Farmers Distress Index

17

Scaling up of antifragile strategies