India’s agricultural policies and advancements may help limit food and cattle fodder inflation despite the potential impact of El Niño and a warming Indian Ocean. This assessment was made during a session organized by the IIOE-2 Early Career Scientists Network (ECSN).
A climate scientist noted that India faced a strong El Niño in 2009, which coincided with a significant monsoon deficit and approximately 20 percent food inflation. Since then, improvements in agricultural practices, including increased irrigation and the availability of resilient seeds, are expected to provide a buffer against price increases for staple crops like rice and wheat.
While rice and wheat may be better protected, other crops, such as oilseeds and pulses, could still be affected by rainfall deficits. The overall economic impact is anticipated to be a small potential dip.
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Source: indianexpress.com
