1. Why it Matters for Best Outcomes

Temperature is like the heartbeat of farming. Crops and animals have comfort zones — outside of which their performance declines sharply. A suitable temperature range allows seeds to germinate well, crops to flower and fruit properly, and livestock to stay healthy. But extremes such as heat waves, frost, or sudden temperature swings can cause severe yield losses, animal stress, or even total crop failure.

2. When Temperature is Favorable

If the temperature range stays within the natural comfort zone for crops and livestock, everything works in harmony. Wheat, for example, needs a cool season, while cotton and groundnut thrive in warmer conditions. Mild winters help vegetables flourish, while steady warmth boosts dairy milk yield. Farmers in such zones enjoy higher productivity with fewer protective costs.

3. When Temperature is Unfavorable

High heat stress during flowering can cause crops like wheat or pulses to lose yield drastically. Frost can destroy vegetables, fruits, and delicate flowers overnight. Prolonged heat waves reduce animal appetite and milk yield, while sudden cold snaps raise animal disease risk. Farmers in such conditions face higher input costs (for irrigation, shade nets, poly-houses, animal shelters) and often see lower profits despite hard work.