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Budget 2025: Agriculture Sector Expects More Investment In Storage Infrastructure Among Other Things

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget 2025-26 on February 1 2025. Leaders from across the sectors are sharing what they expect from it including the agriculture sector

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget 2025-26 on February 1 2025. Leaders from across the sectors are sharing what they expect from it including the agriculture sector

Agriculture sector leaders are expecting several key reforms in the upcoming budget such as mechanisation, improving irrigation, and tech adoption, among others. Here are some of the main focus areas | Photo: Pexels

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Experts suggest introducing crop-specific programs that focus on advanced machinery, efficient farming techniques, and cost-effective inputs. Involve model farmers to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices | Photo: PTI
Experts suggest introducing crop-specific programs that focus on advanced machinery, efficient farming techniques, and cost-effective inputs. Involve model farmers to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices | Photo: PTI
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The government should consider investing in storage, grading, and cooling facilities, particularly at critical points such as mandis, ports, and villages that can help minimise losses and avoid distress sales, states experts | Photo: Pexels
The government should consider investing in storage, grading, and cooling facilities, particularly at critical points such as mandis, ports, and villages that can help minimise losses and avoid distress sales, states experts | Photo: Pexels
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Government initiatives such as the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Digital Agriculture Mission have played a pivotal role in enhancing irrigation, mechanisation, and the adoption of technology, but further efforts are required to sustain and amplify these improvements | Photo: Pexels
Government initiatives such as the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Digital Agriculture Mission have played a pivotal role in enhancing irrigation, mechanisation, and the adoption of technology, but further efforts are required to sustain and amplify these improvements | Photo: Pexels
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Experts believe that as consumption patterns shift towards nutrition-dense foods such as dairy, horticulture, and fisheries, the agriculture sector must tackle underlying challenges and harness the potential of Farmer Producer Organisations to empower farmers | PTI
Experts believe that as consumption patterns shift towards nutrition-dense foods such as dairy, horticulture, and fisheries, the agriculture sector must tackle underlying challenges and harness the potential of Farmer Producer Organisations to empower farmers | PTI
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Farmers should be encouraged for tech adoption through different policies. It will enhance their productivity, quality, and decision-making | Photo: Pexels
Farmers should be encouraged for tech adoption through different policies. It will enhance their productivity, quality, and decision-making | Photo: Pexels
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Programs such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) should be re-evaluated in the upcoming budget to foster greater private sector involvement and enhance their financial viability | Photo: Pexels
Programs such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) should be re-evaluated in the upcoming budget to foster greater private sector involvement and enhance their financial viability | Photo: Pexels

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