India is likely to see above-average temperatures during the winter season. Winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed, and chickpea are planted from October to December and need cold weather during their growth and maturity stages for optimal yields. In the past few years, it has become clear that temperature matters far more than other factors when it comes to wheat yields.Hot and unseasonably warm weather hit India’s wheat output in 2022 and 2023, leading to a sharp drawdown in state reserves.
Winter crops in India, including wheat and rapeseed, depend on cold conditions to flourish. But with temperatures on the rise, yields could be hit hard, prompting fears of a supply squeeze. As the second largest wheat producer after China, India may find itself in a bind. As traditional farming calendars are overturned by erratic weather patterns, countries must rethink strategies to ensure food security.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak
