The document discusses various issues related to agriculture in India including weather uncertainty, water resources, flood and famine control. It mentions canals, dams, wastage of food, fertilizers and pesticides. It also discusses the impact of agriculture on the economy through food inflation, interest rates, and low industrial growth. Specific cases mentioned are overproduction of potatoes and tomatoes in North India, with tomatoes being sold for Rs. 1/kg in Ranchi and potatoes being thrown on the roadside in Uttar Pradesh.