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Why global agricultural macroeconomic frameworks fail without ‘farmer health capital’ Commodities
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Why global agricultural macroeconomic frameworks fail without ‘farmer health capital’

An article by Parashram Patil in The Hindu Business Line argues that global agricultural macroeconomic frameworks fail because they ignore the concept of Farmer Health Capital (FHC). For over 500 million smallholder families, economic shocks from volatile markets and climate events remain statistically invisible, leading to ineffective policies. Integrating FHC into models can transform rural healthcare from a social cost into a productive agricultural investment, while carbon markets can link smallholders to global climate finance.

Jul 18, 2026 1 source
Climate Resilience Must Become the Organising Principle of Indian Agriculture as Extreme Weather Rises Commodities
Agricultural #climate resilience#indian agriculture

Climate Resilience Must Become the Organising Principle of Indian Agriculture as Extreme Weather Rises

A FAIFA report reveals India experienced extreme weather on 331 of 334 days in 2025, impacting over 17 million hectares of farmland. With El Niño forecast for the 2026 monsoon, the country's agriculture sector faces heightened climate risks, prompting calls for resilience-focused policy and technology adoption.

Jul 11, 2026 1 source