Question

What are the 3 main problems faced by Indian farmers today?

Answer 1

Answer:

The problems faced by the Indian farmers are :-

(1) There is lack of availability of water for irrigation.

(2) Most of the farmers have small holdings which are uneconomical.

(3) The high yielding variety of seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides etc are expensive and our farmers find it difficult to purchase these.

(4) The soil is loosing its fertility; due to soil erosion, absence of good forests.

(5) Our farmers have to take heavy loans. Therefore, to payback these, they are compelled to sell their produce at cheap rates.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main problems facing Indian agriculture are;

1. Uncertainty in the water supply.
2. Lack of remunerative income.
3. Fragmentation of land holdings.