26.08.21 Daily [Andhra Pradesh] APPSC Current Affairs

Stating that the launch of Rythu Bharosa Kendras and advanced agri-testing laboratories in villages is a revolutionary change, a delegation ofNational Food Safety Mission(NFSM) said thatAndhra Pradeshhas become a model state in the country in providing services to farmers.
The team members said they were surprised to find the latest seed testing laboratories in mandal centres. The team said the initiatives of the state government should be extended to other states.

The farm scientists have also projected a fall in rice yields based on increase in temperature by varying degrees. They warned that the rice yield is expected to decrease in 30 to 60% of the states studied as part of the research. The result of the research was published in the recent issue of the science publication, Journal of Water and Climate Change.

The scientists further said there will be an increase in yield gap of 20.9% and 22.2% by 2030 and 2040s respectively. A stagnated yield gap in 29.7% and 26.5% and decreasing yield gap in 49.4% and 51.3% of the study area during 2030 and 2040s respectively. The researchers said their finding contributes to understanding the consequences of climate change on rice yield gap and future food security concerns in India.