From farm to fortune: How Budget 2025 can double farmer incomes in India
India's agriculture sector faces massive post-harvest waste, with around 40% of produce lost due to poor storage and supply chain inefficiencies, impacting farmers’ incomes and food security. The 2025 Union Budget should create an Agriculture Infrastructure Department, promoting private investment in storage, supporting agro-processing MSMEs, expanding eNAM to reduce waste, increase farmer incomes and bolster India’s agricultural resilience.
India's agriculture sector faces massive post-harvest waste, with around 40% of produce lost due to poor storage and supply chain inefficiencies, impacting farmers’ incomes and food security. The 2025 Union Budget should create an Agriculture Infrastructure Department, promoting private investment in storage, supporting agro-processing MSMEs, expanding eNAM to reduce waste, increase farmer incomes and bolster India’s agricultural resilience.
