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"In developed countries, arable land is shrinking by 0.45% whereas in developing nations, it stands at 0.35%. Jenane expressed concern that the demand for food is peaking at a time arable land is shrinking. Water scarcity , degrading land quality, climate change , supply side pressure like improper market linkage are some of the key challenges that India faces. These challenges are there in Jharkhand, too," Jenane said. "It's good that India and Jharkhand have already started working in this direction," Jenane said, referring to the status of agriculture in India vis-a-vis the world and the challenges that lie ahead..