The concept of climate smart farming has created a substantial impact on farming in the country. Substantiate (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the premier international agency for climate change assessment, agricultural activities account for around a fifth of the greenhouse gases emitted because of human action.
· Paddy fields are the most significant source of methane emissions, accounting for 15-20% of global emissions generated as a direct result of human activity.
· With this very intent, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations created the concept of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) 12 years ago, to manage farming, livestock, forests, and fisheries holistically.
· In India as well, especially in states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu, there has been a growing list of initiatives to champion renewable energy, develop sustainable and resilient infrastructure for agriculture.
· ITC has been a vocal supporter and champion, ensuring that ITC implements a Climate-Smart Sustainable Agriculture programme.
· In 600 villages in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, the CSA programme has covered seven key crops–soybean, paddy, wheat, sugarcane, onion, mango, and gram.
· The outcomes have been notable and encouraging, and this intervention in MP increased soybean and wheat yields by 38% and 15% above the baseline, respectively.
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