Name: Shailendra Dwivedi, Anindya Das
Country: India

Year: 2021
Volume: Volume-6, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 28-31

Small and marginal farmers have been experiencing changes in temperature, precipitation both in terms of magnitude and frequency, and the consequences that these extreme weather conditions inflict on the crops they produce. Collectives and cooperatives of farmers such as FPOs, have potential to adapt to climate change and strengthen their resilience against its impact. The sense of urgency being perceived by FPOs often reflected in impromptu measures need to be triangulated with climate data and modelling analysis. This case study provides insight regarding level of awareness among FPOs about climate change, and degree of willingness to take ‘additional’ measures to safeguard their business from climate risk. It may be noted that while most of the FPOs are still in the early phase of building their business, they are well aware of the risks that climate uncertainties can potentially bring to their business.