Telangana farmers shift to horticulture as sowing area increases by 1.28 lakh acres
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Climate adaptation and agrarian shifts: a GS3 case study on crop diversification and food security.
Why in news
Telangana farmers are shifting from paddy to horticulture crops due to El Nino impacts and high investment returns.
Background
The Horticulture department reported a 1.28 lakh acre increase in horticulture sowing area during the Kharif season. The shift is driven by drought-resistant seeds from the National Seed Corporation.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHorticulture sowing area in Telangana increased by 1.28 lakh acres during the Kharif season.
- BodyNational Seed Corporation provides drought-resistant seeds for horticulture crops.
- PlaceTelangana farmers are shifting from traditional paddy to vegetables and spices.
Prelims practice question
Which body provides drought-resistant seeds to support the shift to horticulture in Telangana?
- (a)State Seed Corporation
- (b)Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- (c)National Seed Corporation
- (d)National Cooperative Marketing Union
Show answer
Answer: (c) National Seed Corporation — The National Seed Corporation provides drought-resistant seeds for horticulture crops.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how climate-induced shifts in cropping patterns, such as the move toward horticulture in Telangana, impact regional food security and agrarian economies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate adaptation: Transition to drought-resistant crops as a response to El Nino-induced water stress
- Economic viability: High investment returns in horticulture vs. traditional paddy cultivation
- Seed security: Role of public sector seed corporations in facilitating climate-resilient agriculture
Keywords: Climate adaptation · Agrarian shift · Horticulture · El Nino · Food security
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