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  2. Agrometeorology - Wikipedia

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    Agrometeorology is the study of weather and use of weather and climate information to enhance or expand agricultural crops or to increase crop production. Agrometeorology mainly involves the interaction of meteorological and hydrological factors, on one hand and agriculture, which encompasses horticulture , animal husbandry , and forestry .

  3. Effects of climate change on agriculture - Wikipedia

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    The agriculture sector is sensitive to climate variability, [200] especially the inter-annual variability of precipitation, temperature patterns, and extreme weather events (droughts and floods). These climatic events are predicted to increase in the future and are expected to have significant consequences to the agriculture sector. [201]

  4. Farming systems in India - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, the eastern side of India has an average of 100–200 cm of rainfall annually without irrigation, so these regions have the ability to double crop. West Coast, West Bengal, parts of Bihar, U.P. and Assam are all associated with this climate and they grow crops such as rice, sugarcane, jute, [3] and many more. Climate regions of India

  5. Climate change in India - Wikipedia

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    The impact of climate change on Indian agriculture was investigated through the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) study. The findings indicate that rainfed rice yields in India are expected to experience a marginal reduction of less than 2.5% in the years 2050 and 2080.

  6. Monsoon of South Asia - Wikipedia

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    However, the agriculture sector still contributes 17–20% of GDP [49] and is the largest employer in the country, with about 60% of Indians dependent on it for employment and livelihood. [49] About 49% of India's land is agricultural; that number rises to 55% if associated wetlands, dryland farming areas, etc., are included. Because more than ...

  7. Indian agroforestry policy - Wikipedia

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    Throughout the world, most agroforestry systems have been practiced since the Neolithic period. [2] Indians consider Ashok Vatika, a garden in Hindu epic Ramayana, which consisted of plants and fruit-bearing trees, as an example of an agroforestry system. Even today, there are many rituals associated with the trees and agricultural farms in India.

  8. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Wikipedia

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    The budget of ₹ 53 billion (US$610 million) in a time span of one year 2015-2016 has been allocated to this scheme. [2] The decision was taken on 1 July 2015 at the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, approved with an outlay of 50000 crore for period of 5 years (2015-16 to 2019-20). [3]

  9. National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture - Wikipedia

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    National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) was launched during February 2011 [1] by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with the funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. The mega project has three major objectives of strategic research, technology demonstrations and capacity building.