El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chain
- Posted on June 25, 2026
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El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chain
India's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultural setback, exacerbated by a developing El Niño, threatens staple crops like rice, cotton, and soybeans, impacting prices and potentially fueling inflation. While India's food system shows resilience, worsening climate conditions pose a growing challenge to this vital agricultural lifeline.