How Agritech Can Be A Solution To Farmers’ Produce-Related Woes

How Agritech Can Be A Solution To Farmers’ Produce-Related Woes

SUMMARY

More than 265 Mn people in India are engaged in farming

Most Indian farmers fail to get excellent prices for their produce

Farmers usually have no access to scientific data

Contributing about 15% to India’s GDP, the agricultural sector sustains almost half the population of the country. Interestingly, more than 265 Mn people in India are engaged in farming, which also makes it one of the largest employers in the country. More than 70% of rural India is employed in this space, running their daily expenses with income generated through agriculture.These technology-driven platforms also give large Indian or global institutional buyers access to small farmers through an aggregation model.

However, there are some significant challenges that the small farm-owner community faces in their day-to-day operations. These hinder the growth of farmers’ income and keeps the sector from flourishing to its full potential.

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