Rethink farm policy for a changing climate
The Tribune Editorial: Farmers need foresight, not just financial aid after disaster strikes.
Updated At : 07:23 AM Oct 14, 2025 IST
THE sudden spell of heavy rains in early October has once again exposed the fragility of India’s agrarian economy, particularly across Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. What was meant to be a calm harvest period turned into a season of distress. Flattened paddy fields, rotting grain heaps and damaged apple orchards have left farmers anxious and state governments struggling to provide relief. These are not isolated events but symptoms of a changing climate that is steadily rewriting the rules of farming in north India.
