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
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:02:54 +0000
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