Indian Agriculture
With nearly 12% of the global arable land, Indian Agriculture enjoys an enviable position.
This is further reinforced with the following:
» 3rd largest producer of food grains
» 2nd largest producer of fruits
» 2nd largest producer of vegetables
» Largest producer of milk
» Largest number of livestock
This enviable position is based on:
» Growing economy with strong fundamentals
» Predominantly agrarian society
» Large arable land
» Favorable tropical climatic conditions
» Enterprising farming community
» Skilled workforce for traditional agriculture
» State commitment
» Small land holdings facilitating close supervision and operational flexibility
» Thrust on diversifications
Factors that enhance agribusiness opportunities:
Strong agriculture |
State support |
Multi product environment |
Vibrant economy |
Product availability throughout the year |
Strong domestic market |
Land area not a constraint |
Products for global markets |
Wealth of human resources |
Presence of global MNCs |
Exportable surplus |
Processing capability |
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Indian Agriculture
With nearly 12% of the global arable land, Indian Agriculture enjoys an enviable position. This is further reinforced with the following:
• 3rd largest producer of
food grains
• 2nd largest producer of fruits
Agribusiness Opportunities
Opportunities to do business with Indian Agriculture are enormous. Some of them are stated hereunder.
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