Agricultural production is subjected to many uncertainties. Hazards and unforeseen extreme climatic events increase the risk of agriculture production. Many risks directly affect farmers’ production decisions and welfare. Being an agrarian country, 48.9% of the Indian population directly or indirectly depends on agriculture (Economic Survey 2014-15). A total of 12,602 farming sector persons (8,007...
Residual crop burning has adverse effects on the quality of soil in the region and air, in and around, the region. Lack of adequate amount of laborers and time to prepare the fields for Rabi cultivation season are the primary reasons behind this widespread practice. Recent scientific studies have shown a rapid increase in...