Budget 2025: Agriculture Sector Expects More Investment In Storage Infrastructure Among Other Things
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
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
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
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
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
Farmers should be encouraged for tech adoption through different policies. It will enhance their productivity, quality, and decision-making | 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