Farmers on edge as unstable monsoon timing threatens harvest stability: 'Could hasten the seasonal rise in ... prices'

Farmers on edge as unstable monsoon timing threatens harvest stability: 'Could hasten the seasonal rise in ... prices'

India's rapidly rising temperatures and intense heat waves could have a disastrous effect on its food security, experts are warning. The extreme weather conditions could also have a knock-on effect on India's economy.  Aditi Nayar, chief economist and head of research and outreach for risk management company ICRA, told Forbes India: "Above-normal temperatures and potential heat waves in some parts of the country over the next few months could ha…