Question

what are the challenges faced by farmers today class 10

Answer 1

Answer:

• Indian farmers are facing a big challenge from international competition and reduction in public investment in agricultural sector especially in irrigation, power infrastructure and other inputs.
• Subsidy on fertilizers is decreased leading to higher cost of production.
• Reduction in import duties on agriculture products.
• Farmers are withdrawing their investment from agriculture, resulting in lack of alternative employment opportunities.
• Erratic nature of monsoons also affects agriculture production on a large scale