Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Strategies for Crop Losses

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Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Strategies for Crop Losses Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Pages: 216 Illustrations and other contents: 109 Tables, black and white; 29 Line drawings, black and white; 29 Illustrations, black and white Language: English ISBN: 9781032947488 Category:

Small-holder farmers face relentless challenges from pests, diseases, and the severe impacts of climate change across developing countries. Each year, they endure droughts and floods, thrusting them into a vicious cycle of poverty and distress. “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. Drawing on data from 1,440 farmers who faced severe crop losses in three states namely Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka of India, the book uncovers: Staggering Losses: Crop losses range from 30% to 100%, causing financial damages of three to five lakhs rupees per farmer. Government Response: A critical analysis of various assistance programs, highlighting the effectiveness of schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and YSR free crop insurance. Resilience Strategies: Insights into the self-adopted strategies farmers use to cope with challenges, alongside governmental support. Effective Governance: Examines Andhra Pradesh’s decentralized governance model as a best practice for rapid response. Farmers Distress Index (FDI): Introduction of an innovative forewarning system to identify farmers and areas in urgent need of intervention. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

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Author Biography

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.