Question : IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE



(a) whether the Government proposes to provide computer simulation models which can help farmers to adopt attractive cropping strategies in tune with the likely changes in temperature and precipitation; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The simulation models have been developed and validated for few locations in the country to estimate the crops yields based on certain input parameters, viz., weather, crops, irrigation and soils. The success of these models would depend upon the availability of location specific input parameters on crops and soil etc.