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Risks in Rainfed Agriculture and Adaptation Strategies in India: Profile and Socio-Economic Correlates

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  • Kurup, Suresh A.
  • Reddy, A. Amarender
  • Singh, Dharm Raj
  • Praveen, K.V

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  • Kurup, Suresh A. & Reddy, A. Amarender & Singh, Dharm Raj & Praveen, K.V, 2021. "Risks in Rainfed Agriculture and Adaptation Strategies in India: Profile and Socio-Economic Correlates," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 315127, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.315127
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