Agriculture

India is one of the major players in the agriculture sector worldwide and it is the primary source of livelihood for ~55% of India’s population. The expected agriculture industry in India to exhibit a CAGR of 12.2% during 2023-2028. The agriculture sector in India holds the record for second-largest agricultural land in the world generating employment for about half of the country’s population. Thus, farmers become an integral part of the sector to provide us with a means of sustenance. The agriculture industry refers to a sector that involves the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. It consists of all activities related to cultivating crops, raising livestock, and producing various food and non-food products derived from agricultural resources. Some of the common agriculture products are categorized under fibers, foods, and raw materials. The agriculture industry is diverse and comprises various sectors and sub-sectors, such as crop production, livestock production, agricultural technology, food processing, agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides), agricultural services, equipment, trade and distribution, and retail.