Question

Explain:
1. Challenges faced by agriculture
2. The drawback of globalization
What can be done in the future to tackle these problems?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain the challenges faced by agriculture.
• Explain the drawbacks of globalization.
• Explain the future steps that can be taken to revive agriculture.

Solution:

• Challenges faced:
  • Irregular or uncertain rain received in India
  • The inadequate facilities for irrigation.
  • The rise in population in the country leads to food shortages.
  • Land degradation is due to the intense use of fertilizers as well as pesticides.

The drawbacks faced due to globalization are:

• Agriculture became costly
• Farmers experience competition from the global market.

Future steps that can be taken in the field of agriculture:

• To diversify and produce high-value crops for international exports.
• To adopt genetic engineering and usage of HYV seeds.
• To harness a diverse range of climates to grow a wide range of high-value crops.
• Usage of environmentally friendly agricultural tools and technologies.