Rubber farmers to be provided assistance for replacing low-yield trees under KERA Project

Why in news

The Kerala State Agriculture Department is launching a replanting scheme under the World Bank-supported KERA Project to replace low-yield rubber trees with climate-resilient varieties.

Background

The KERA Project provides financial assistance of ₹75,000 per hectare to rubber farmers. The scheme targets 30,000 hectares across six districts in Kerala to enhance farmer incomes and promote scientific farming practices.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeKERA Project: A World Bank-supported initiative in Kerala for rubber plantation rejuvenation.
• FactFinancial assistance: ₹75,000 per hectare provided to farmers under the replanting scheme.
• FactTarget area: 30,000 hectares across six districts in Kerala.
• PlaceKerala State Agriculture Department is the implementing body for the rubber replanting scheme.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how climate-resilient agricultural practices and targeted financial assistance can enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in plantation-heavy states like Kerala.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Climate adaptation: Transitioning to high-yield, climate-resilient varieties to mitigate environmental risks
• Income stability: Reducing production costs through scientific farming and direct financial subsidies
• Institutional support: Role of multilateral funding (World Bank) in state-level agricultural modernization

Keywords: Climate-resilient agriculture · Smallholder livelihoods · Multilateral funding · Scientific farming · Yield optimization

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