How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade

June 5, 2026 3:21 PM

How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade

India's agricultural sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by higher public investment, record crop production, expanded farmer support programmes, greater access to institutional credit and the growing adoption of technology. The changes have coincided with efforts to improve productivity, strengthen rural incomes, expand irrigation coverage and diversify sources of farm income. How important is agriculture to the economy? Agriculture and allied sector...

Govt accelerating irrigation projects, pushing digital agriculture and crackdown on agri-input mafia: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

March 19, 2026 11:20 AM

Govt accelerating irrigation projects, pushing digital agriculture and crackdown on agri-input mafia: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the Centre is fast-tracking long-pending irrigation and river-linking projects, while rolling out a series of reforms aimed at boosting farmer incomes, ensuring quality inputs and driving a digital transformation in agriculture. Replying to a discussion in the Lok Sabha, Chouhan asserted that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is focused on “transforming society and improving lives,” rather than merely admini...