The question of future of Indian agriculture has been around for some time now since the agrarian distress and crisis in the sector.
It has become more important in the context of the spate of recent reforms that include permitting private wholesale markets, contract farming, direct purchase from farmers and land leasing across states both under the earlier state-level Acts, and now under the central Acts.
Context
The question of future of Indian agriculture has been around for some time now since the agrarian distress and crisis in the sector.
It has become more important in the context of the spate of recent reforms that include permitting private wholesale markets, contract farming, direct purchase from farmers and land leasing across states both under the earlier state-level Acts, and now under the central Acts.
Background
Analysis
Assessing the profile the Indian agricultural sector
The increasing pressure on land
Agro-Climatic Zones
In spite of all these facts, the average productivity of many crops in India is quite low. |
What are the key-trends expected in the sector?
What are the major constraints in Indian agriculture?
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How these key-challenges can be addressed?
Way forward
India is among the world’s most essential food producers. However, the agricultural sector deserves attention and support as it evolves. The sector needs innovation, and entrepreneurship is the best way forward. The potential is mind-boggling.
Verifying, please be patient.