TED: The "greenhouse-in-a-box" empowering farmers in India | Sathya Raghu Mokkapati

The video discusses the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in India, emphasizing the need for reliable income and the impact of climate risk on farming. It narrates a personal story to highlight the severity of poverty among farmers. The speaker introduces an innovative solution, 'Kheyti Rakshak', a micro greenhouse designed to improve farming conditions and increase yields. The solution is affordable and comes with financing options, aiming to double farmers' income. The video concludes with a vision for a future where smallholder farmers are prosperous and climate change challenges are addressed collectively.

What is the primary need of smallholder farmers in India according to the speaker?

• Access to better tools

• Reliable and regular income

• Market access

• Government support

What personal experience did the speaker share to highlight the severity of poverty among farmers?

• A farmer eating mud

• A farmer protesting for subsidies

• A farmer migrating to the city

• A farmer selling his land

What is identified as a root cause of farming unpredictability?

• Lack of education

• Poor infrastructure

• High taxes

• Climate risk

How do farmers perceive the cause of their farming challenges?

• Government policies

• Market fluctuations

• Lack of technology

• Divine intervention

What is the name of the solution introduced to help farmers combat climate risk?

• Crop Protector

• Kheyti Rakshak

• Agri Shield

• Farm Guard

What is the cost of the greenhouse solution for farmers?

• $2000

• $1000

• $1500

• $500

What approach is emphasized for designing solutions for smallholder farmers?

• Government intervention

• Corporate partnerships

• Empathy and co-creation

• Top-down management