‘Predictive data models can help farmers manage weather impacts’

Ashraf Engineer

Climate change and unusual weather events are hurting Indian agriculture. At particular risk are small farmers, who account for 85% of the farming population. All farmers urgently  need to de-risk themselves from climate change because it has implications on issues that impact our lives, from food security to economic growth. How can weather-predictive technology provide a coordinated methodology to tackle this crisis? Anuj Kumbhat – who is developing risk management solutions for farmers by leveraging data, technology and financial innovation – speaks to All Indians Matter.