Topic
climate adaptation
Finance Parametric climate insurance can safeguard India's ₹52 lakh crore agriculture economy in El Niño year
India's agriculture is increasingly exposed to structural climate risk, with 2026 predicted to be an El Niño year and seasonal rainfall already 13 per cent below normal. The Hindu Business Line reports that parametric climate insurance — with localised triggers, fast payouts and clear thresholds — can safeguard the ₹52 lakh crore agriculture economy. The article urges expansion of PMFBY and links insurance with adaptation.
Commodities UK Dairy Farmers Rely on Cow Showers and Fans as Heatwave Cuts Milk Output by 20%
Dairy farmers in Wiltshire and Somerset are investing in ventilation and sprinkler systems to combat heat stress in cattle. Extreme heat has cut milk production by up to 20%, with farmers reporting drought conditions not seen in 50 years. The trend of hotter summers is forcing earlier use of winter feed.
Technology Keralam deploys ANNAM.AI smart weather stations for climate-smart farming
The Kerala government, in partnership with IIT Ropar, is deploying ANNAM.AI smart weather stations across the state. The hyper-local weather intelligence system aims to help farmers make timely decisions on sowing, irrigation, and harvesting, reducing crop losses and improving productivity.
Supply Chain Geopolitical crises strengthen case for India's agricultural resilience, says SML Ltd executive director
Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, executive director of SML Limited, said the US-Iran conflict underscores the need to strengthen India's agricultural resilience by reducing dependence on imported fertilizer raw materials. She called for government support for high-nutrient-use-efficiency fertilizers and advanced technologies.
Commodities Ultra-Cool Roofs: A Game Changer for Indian Agriculture
Ultra-cool roofs offer a sustainable solution to heat stress in Indian agriculture, reducing spoilage and improving farmer incomes. This innovation reflects solar radiation, lowering temperatures in agricultural structures.