Question

While agriculture in India has achieved grain self-sufficiency but the production is, resource intensive, cereal centric and regionally biased. Mention any three problems of agriculture in India.

Answer 1

Three problems of agriculture in India are:

1. Dependence on unreliable monsoon rains as about 55% of net sown area is rain-fed, leading to uncertainty in agricultural production.
2. Small and fragmented landholdings which restrict the use of modern agricultural techniques and machinery.
3. Economic challenges such as poor, debt-ridden farmers who lack modern knowledge and capital and face increased competition in a globalized market with reduced government subsidies and support.