The Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture Input in India

Agriculture is a predominant occupation for a substantial portion of the Indian population, yet it faces continuous challenges. By using available resources efficiently, farming can become more productive and sustainable. Investments in agriculture grew by 35.5% in 2021-22. The prosperity of a farm depends on the reasonable allocation of resources such as fertilizers, water, labour, and seeds, coupled with the astute selection of appropriate crops. Farmers struggle with making farming sustainable due to bad weather and poor soil quality. In modern agriculture, balancing input costs with income is very difficult. Input costs always depend on the crops, crop area, and environmental factors. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic reverberated across various sectors, inducing transformative shifts in agricultural paradigms. Consequently, alterations in land utilization, crop preferences, cultivation methodologies use of agriculture inputs, etc. This study aims to understand the variation in the use of agricultural input resources during Covid-19. By drawing insights from diverse reports and scholarly articles, the investigation illuminates the evolving patterns in financial outlays and resource deployment associated with agriculture. The findings underscore an escalating desire to produce food that harmonizes with both economic and ecological sustainability. This growing awareness highlights the increasing importance of input resource farming for sustainable food. This understanding helps us guide the complex changes in agriculture inputs, leading to a balanced way of producing food that takes care of both the finances and the environment.