Agriculture Ministry Warns of Possible Rabi Output Impact Due To El Niño
What Happened
India's Agriculture Secretary warned that El Niño conditions could affect rabi crop production in rainfed areas, where farmers depend heavily on soil moisture from the monsoon. Areas without adequate irrigation are seen as the most vulnerable to lower yields.
Key Takeaways
While irrigated regions are expected to remain relatively protected, a weak moisture situation caused by El Niño could impact winter crop output in several rainfed belts, posing a challenge for agricultural production.