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El Niño's shadow looms over India's monsoon. Past El Niño years saw key kharif crops like paddy and maize suffer over 10% output reduction in numerous districts. This study highlights vulnerable areas and stresses the need for district-level climate-resilient planning. Policymakers are urged to strengthen contingency plans for drought-tolerant varieties and efficient water management to protect farmers.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged farmers to prioritize natural farming, aiming for 20% land adoption to reduce chemical fertilizer dependence and boost soil health. He announced strict action against spurious input traders and a new pesticide law to protect farmers. The minister also emphasized integrated farming and balanced fertilizer use for eastern India's agricultural transformation.

Says His Govt Doesn’t Believe In Evading Challenges

Odisha is set to get its first bee corridor. The National Highways Authority of India will plant nearly 20,000 flowering trees along highways in Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, and Ganjam districts. This initiative aims to support honeybees and other pollinators. The project will ensure a continuous supply of nectar and pollen. Plantation will be completed by March 2027.

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.

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