Weathering the Storm

Farmer Resilience and Adaptive Strategies to Crop Losses

A. Amarender Reddy (ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, India)

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CRC Press
18 June 2025

Soil science, sedimentology; Agricultural science; Agronomy & crop production

Smallholder farmers face relentless challenges from pests, diseases, and the severe impacts of climate change across developing countries. Each year, they endure droughts and floods, thrusting them into a vicious cycle of poverty and distress. Weathering the Storm: Farmer Resilience and Strategies for Crop Losses provides a vital exploration of these issues, offering insights into the struggles and resilience of farmers in the wake of devastating crop losses.

Drawing on data from 1,440 farmers who faced severe crop losses in three states namely Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka of India, the book uncovers:

Staggering Losses: Crop losses range from 30% to 100%, causing financial damages of three to five lakhs rupees per farmer

Government Response: A critical analysis of various assistance programs, highlighting the effectiveness of schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and YSR free crop insurance

Resilience Strategies: Insights into the self-adopted strategies farmers use to cope with challenges, alongside governmental support

Effective Governance: Examines Andhra Pradesh’s decentralized governance model as a best practice for rapid response

Farmers Distress Index (FDI): Introduction of an innovative forewarning system to identify farmers and areas in urgent need of intervention

By: A. Amarender Reddy (ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management India)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032947488
ISBN 10: 1032947489
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 18 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

A. Amarender Reddy, an agricultural economist and Joint Director of Policy Support Research at the ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM) in Raipur, explores the intricate challenges of agrarian distress and champions holistic solutions. This insightful book is a must-read for anyone passionate about the future of agriculture and the resilience of rural livelihoods.