As global food systems evolve, India’s agricultural future depends not just on growing more, but on growing smarter. The path from farmer to food processor represents a powerful shift: one that can unlock economic resilience, create rural jobs and strengthen climate adaptation at the grassroots.
Yet this transformation must begin by addressing the ground realities.
Across India, farmers face mounting challenges—from erratic weather and soil degradation to pest infestations and volatile input costs. Over half still operate without basic mechanisation, and nearly 75 per cent remain deeply vulnerable to climate disruptions.