Way Forward Separate Policy orientation for Rainfed farms- | CSE MAINS BOOSTER
Way Forward
Separate Policy orientation for Rainfed farms- Need to give rainfed farmers the same research & technology focus, and production support that their counterparts in irrigation areas have received over the last few decades (Green Revolution).
Need to enhance productivity of Rainfed areas- Most of these areas can take up a second crop. Hence, scientific selection of crops suitable for local agro-climatic zones should be done.
Shift from 'input-centricity' to 'needs/requirements'-centricity- In the long run, cash incentives and income support like the PM-KISAN scheme announced in the budget earlier this month would be better than extensive procurement.
Focus on livestock- Livestock is an essential component of dryland ecosystems. They provide much needed farmyard manure for maintaining soil fertility apart from being useful for other agricultural operations. The whole livestock support systems are 'milk-centric'. There are practically no support systems available for livestock rearing for most of the farmers of dryland regions.
Investing in rainfed agriculture would have huge implications for the ecological, social and economic well being of the large and diverse populations that inhabit it.
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