{"id":30297,"date":"2024-02-27T11:49:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=30297"},"modified":"2024-02-27T11:49:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:49:53","slug":"challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenges of Indian Agriculture &#8211; UPSC Indian Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Agriculture plays a crucial role in the Indian economy, <strong>employing over 50% of the country&#8217;s population<\/strong>.More than <strong>58% of rural households rely on agriculture<\/strong> as their primary source of livelihood. Alongside fisheries and forestry, agriculture significantly contributes to the nation&#8217;s GDP. Currently, the agricultural sector is facing one of its most challenging periods in the last three decades. Approximately 65% of India&#8217;s agriculture relies on rainfall, and with over half of the population dependent on farming, insufficient or excessive rainfall always indicates trouble. Indian agriculture is grappling with various issues, including both natural challenges and those created by human activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7508177135\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7508177135\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#AGRICULTURE\" title=\"AGRICULTURE\">AGRICULTURE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#IMPORTANCE_OF_AGRICULTURE\" title=\"IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE\">IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#CHALLENGES_FACED_BY_INDIAN_AGRICULTURE\" title=\"CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIAN AGRICULTURE\">CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIAN AGRICULTURE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Problems_with_Natural_Resource_Availability\" title=\"Problems with Natural Resource Availability:\">Problems with Natural Resource Availability:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Problems_with_Farming_Systems_and_Techniques\" title=\"Problems with Farming Systems and Techniques:\">Problems with Farming Systems and Techniques:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Problems_Related_to_Market_Produce\" title=\"Problems Related to Market Produce:\">Problems Related to Market Produce:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Problems_Related_to_Indebtedness_of_Farmers\" title=\"Problems Related to Indebtedness of Farmers:\">Problems Related to Indebtedness of Farmers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Indian_Agriculture\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; Indian Agriculture\">FAQs &#8211; Indian Agriculture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#1_What_is_the_significance_of_agriculture_in_the_Indian_economy\" title=\"1. What is the significance of agriculture in the Indian economy?\">1. What is the significance of agriculture in the Indian economy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#2_How_much_of_Indias_workforce_is_employed_in_agriculture\" title=\"2. How much of India&#8217;s workforce is employed in agriculture?\">2. How much of India&#8217;s workforce is employed in agriculture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#3_What_are_the_major_contributions_of_agriculture_to_Indias_GDP\" title=\"3. What are the major contributions of agriculture to India&#8217;s GDP?\">3. What are the major contributions of agriculture to India&#8217;s GDP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#4_How_does_agriculture_contribute_to_food_security_in_India\" title=\"4. How does agriculture contribute to food security in India?\">4. How does agriculture contribute to food security in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#5_What_challenges_is_Indian_agriculture_currently_facing\" title=\"5. What challenges is Indian agriculture currently facing?\">5. What challenges is Indian agriculture currently facing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#6_What_is_the_role_of_globalization_in_affecting_Indian_farmers\" title=\"6. What is the role of globalization in affecting Indian farmers?\">6. What is the role of globalization in affecting Indian farmers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#7_How_has_the_Green_Revolution_impacted_Indian_agriculture\" title=\"7. How has the Green Revolution impacted Indian agriculture?\">7. How has the Green Revolution impacted Indian agriculture?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/challenges-of-indian-agriculture-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AGRICULTURE\"><\/span><strong>AGRICULTURE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agriculture, originating from the Latin words ager or agri, signifying soil, and cultura, meaning cultivation, is a multidimensional field encompassing various aspects of crop production, including horticulture, livestock raising, fisheries, forestry, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Defined as the art, science, and business of cultivating crops and raising livestock for economic gain, agriculture functions in diverse capacities.\u00a0<\/li><li>As an art, it involves skillful farm operations, though it may not necessarily delve into the underlying principles of these practices.\u00a0<\/li><li>In its scientific aspect, agriculture utilizes technologies rooted in scientific principles, such as crop breeding, production techniques, crop protection, and economics, aiming to optimize yield and profit.<\/li><li>From a business perspective, agriculture, deeply ingrained in the rural way of life, is intrinsically linked to consumption.<\/li><li>However, modern agricultural practices, driven by mechanization, have transformed agriculture into a commercial enterprise.\u00a0<\/li><li>In the twentieth century, industrial agriculture, characterized by large-scale monoculture, became dominant, even as approximately 2 billion people still relied on subsistence agriculture.<\/li><li>In India, agriculture plays a pivotal role, directly or indirectly supporting the livelihoods of two-thirds of the population.<\/li><li>It employs 55% of the workforce and contributes significantly to export earnings (15%) and GDP (14-17%).\u00a0<\/li><li>The agricultural sector serves as a crucial source of raw materials for industries like textiles, sugar, flour mills, jute, and apparel.\u00a0<\/li><li>Furthermore, it serves as the primary driver of food security for India&#8217;s large population.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Agriculture&#8217;s allied sectors, including horticulture, animal husbandry, and fishing, play vital roles in providing nutrition and livelihood to India&#8217;s populace. Globally, agriculture employs more than one-third of the workforce, with recent trends indicating a decrease in agricultural workers, especially in developing countries, where smallholdings are giving way to industrial agriculture and mechanization, leading to substantial increases in crop yields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMPORTANCE_OF_AGRICULTURE\"><\/span><strong>IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agriculture, making up <strong>16% of the GDP,<\/strong> remains a primary livelihood for approximately two-thirds of the country&#8217;s population.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It stands as the largest private sector occupation, employing 58% of the nation&#8217;s labor force.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This sector plays a pivotal role in the economy, contributing 15% to total export earnings and supplying raw materials to various industries, such as textiles, silk, sugar, rice, flour mills, and milk products.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rural areas serve as crucial markets for affordable consumer goods, including consumer durables, and domestic savings in these regions play a significant role in resource mobilization. Beyond economic contributions, agriculture is a key factor in ensuring food security, thereby influencing national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The holistic impact of agriculture extends to horticulture, animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries, collectively improving economic conditions, health, and nutrition in rural communities.\u00a0<\/li><li>Sustainability and balance in the development of agriculture and allied sectors are essential for maintaining ecological equilibrium.<\/li><li>Agriculture serves as a unifying force, fostering the advancement of diverse castes and communities in social, cultural, political, and economic aspects.\u00a0<\/li><li>By keeping nature in a state of biological equilibrium, agriculture contributes to the well-being of citizens, offering peace, prosperity, harmony, health, and wealth.\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, successful agricultural production plays a crucial role in alleviating distrust, discord, and anarchy within a nation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHALLENGES_FACED_BY_INDIAN_AGRICULTURE\"><\/span><strong>CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIAN AGRICULTURE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stagnation in Major Crop Production:<\/strong><ul><li>Production of essential crops like rice and wheat has remained stagnant, causing concern among agricultural experts and policymakers. This stagnation exacerbates the gap between the increasing demand from a growing population and actual production.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>High Farm Input Costs:<\/strong><ul><li>The rising costs of farm inputs such as fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, HYV seeds, and labor disproportionately affect small and medium-sized farmers, putting them at a disadvantage.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Soil Depletion:<\/strong><ul><li>Despite contributing to reducing hunger, the Green Revolution has led to soil exhaustion. Repeated cultivation of the same crop has resulted in the loss of nutrients in the soil, affecting long-term agricultural sustainability.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Groundwater Depletion:<\/strong><ul><li>Excessive use of groundwater for irrigation in regions like Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh during the Green Revolution has led to a concerning decline in fresh groundwater levels.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Global Climate Change:<\/strong><ul><li>Predictions of climate change, including rising temperatures, sea level elevation, intensified cyclones, and unpredictable rainfall, pose significant threats to rice and wheat production. Northern India&#8217;s wheat production may be affected by rising winter temperatures, while coastal areas may face challenges due to saline water intrusion and increased cyclone frequency.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>I<strong>mpact of Globalization:<\/strong><ul><li>Farmer income has decreased, and the viability of Indian agriculture is threatened due to rising input costs and falling output prices resulting from reduced subsidies and farm protection. Trade liberalization exposes farmers to competition from heavily subsidized production in developed countries.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Ensuring Food Security:<\/strong><ul><li>Despite progress after the Green Revolution, agricultural growth hasn&#8217;t kept pace with population growth. Ensuring food security requires addressing factors such as food accessibility, affordability, and nutritional value.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Farmers&#8217; Suicides:<\/strong><ul><li>Areas with high commercialization and substantial peasant debt witness a concentration of farmer suicides. Farmers cultivating cash crops are more vulnerable, and the situation has worsened with the commercialization of rural areas and a decline in agricultural investment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_with_Natural_Resource_Availability\"><\/span><strong>Problems with Natural Resource Availability:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Small and Dispersed Landholdings:<\/strong> Average landholding size has decreased, making farming activities like irrigation and mechanization challenging.<\/li><li><strong>Insufficient Water Supply: <\/strong>Dependence on monsoon rains and inadequate irrigation coverage make agriculture vulnerable to climatic uncertainties, leading to farmer distress and debt.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_with_Farming_Systems_and_Techniques\"><\/span><strong>Problems with Farming Systems and Techniques:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inadequate Supply of Guaranteed Quality Seed<\/strong>: Limited use of improved seed varieties, especially by small and marginal farmers, due to high costs.<\/li><li><strong>Inadequate Application of Manures and Fertilizers<\/strong>: Insufficient use of manures and careless application of chemical fertilizers contribute to water and soil degradation.<\/li><li><strong>Inadequate Application of Efficient Farm Technology:<\/strong> Limited adoption of modern technologies like precision farming and drones, hindering productivity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_Related_to_Market_Produce\"><\/span><strong>Problems Related to Market Produce:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inadequate Storage Facilities:<\/strong> Lack of proper storage facilities forces farmers to sell produce immediately, resulting in lower prices, especially impacting perishable goods.<\/li><li><strong>Market Segmentation<\/strong>: Highly regulated and fragmented agricultural markets, managed by APMCs, hinder efficiency and the establishment of a universal national market.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_Related_to_Indebtedness_of_Farmers\"><\/span>Problems Related to Indebtedness of Farmers:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Farmers&#8217; Indebtedness:<\/strong> More than half of farm households are in debt, with many obtaining loans from informal sources. Droughts and crop losses contribute to a cycle of debt traps and, at times, farmer suicides.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Indian_Agriculture\"><\/span><strong>FAQs &#8211; Indian Agriculture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_significance_of_agriculture_in_the_Indian_economy\"><\/span>1. What is the significance of agriculture in the Indian economy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Agriculture plays a crucial role in the Indian economy, employing over 50% of the population and contributing significantly to the GDP. It provides livelihoods to rural households and supports various industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_much_of_Indias_workforce_is_employed_in_agriculture\"><\/span>2. How much of India&#8217;s workforce is employed in agriculture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Agriculture is the largest private sector occupation in India, employing 58% of the nation&#8217;s labor force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_major_contributions_of_agriculture_to_Indias_GDP\"><\/span>3. What are the major contributions of agriculture to India&#8217;s GDP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Agriculture contributes 16% to India&#8217;s GDP, and the sector is a vital source of export earnings, providing raw materials for industries such as textiles, sugar, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_does_agriculture_contribute_to_food_security_in_India\"><\/span>4. How does agriculture contribute to food security in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Agriculture is the primary driver of food security, ensuring the availability and affordability of food for the country&#8217;s large population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_challenges_is_Indian_agriculture_currently_facing\"><\/span>5. What challenges is Indian agriculture currently facing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Indian agriculture faces various challenges, including stagnation in major crop production, high farm input costs, soil depletion, groundwater depletion, and the impact of global climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_role_of_globalization_in_affecting_Indian_farmers\"><\/span>6. What is the role of globalization in affecting Indian farmers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Globalization has led to a decrease in farmer income and poses a threat to India&#8217;s agricultural viability. Rising input costs and falling output prices, coupled with competition from subsidized production in developed countries, contribute to these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_has_the_Green_Revolution_impacted_Indian_agriculture\"><\/span>7. 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