Context or problem In the Indian state of Odisha, rice-based system productivity is poor due
to:(i) low rice yield in the monsoon (wet) season (2–4 t ha− 1 compared to 6–8 t ha− 1 in …

Energy is a crucial input in determining the agricultural growth of an economy. Thus, this
study aims to investigate the impact of energy consumption (EC) on agricultural productivity …

Recurrent droughts in India have severely impacted the economy and the quality of life. The
agricultural drought from June to October 2023 in Odisha (the Kharif season), India …

Drought is one of the intricate hazards with multifaceted impacts that distress the social well-
being of a country. Due to climate change, the Indian monsoon is becoming aberrant with an …

Climate change is a geophysical reality, water deficit is a natural reality whereas risk
community is a social reality. The interconnectivity between the three is intense with each …

Empowering smallholder farmers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and
improving their livelihood is a critical goal for poverty reduction. To achieve this, agricultural …

Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria play a vital role in enhancing phosphorus availability for
plants by solubilizing inorganic phosphate sources, leading to improved phosphorus …

Identifying suitable habitats and conserving corridors are crucial to the long-term
conservation of large and conflict-prone animals. Being a flagship species, survival of Asian …

The impacts of climate change on Indian agriculture are well documented. However, there is
a dearth of research addressing the inter-regional diversities in the impacts. Furthermore …

Networking helps entrepreneurs in opportunity identification, resource acquisition,
overcoming barriers and ensuring sustainability and growth. However, agri-entrepreneurs …