Hot winters will harm wheat yield

New Delhi, Dec 7 : Temperature rise studies conducted so far indicate that rise in temperature will have effect on crops, horticulture, water resources, livestock and fisheries sectors.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has undertaken various studies on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability of Indian Agriculture to Climate Change under the aegis of a National Network Project.

These studies indicate that rise in winter temperature will have negative impacts on wheat yield, said Environment and Forests (independent charge) Minister Jairam Ramesh in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

The apple cultivation may shift to higher elevation due to rise in temperature.

Heat stress will have negative affect on milk yield of livestock.

Increased surface sea temperature may cause migration of fish and changes in breeding habitat, the Minister said.