Invest in India’s Agtech Revolution!

1. Investment in Agri-tech: Transforming India’s Agricultural Sector India's agricultural industry confronts a supple time of huge opportunities and challenges. Sixty-eight years ago, the backbone of our nation could be found on the farm, and the agri-food sector dominated the economy, representing more than half of the national GDP. India might well top the world food producers’ index, but we have yet to encounter the challenges that retard its inadequately exploited potential. However, there is neither a need to be afraid nor an excuse—agricultural technology (ag-tech) is the door for growth and productivity that opens in agriculture. The Agtech Revolution The Current Landscape Farmers from India face numerous hindrances. About 50% of farmers do not have good farming equipment; nearly 75% of farmers face crop damage due to pest and weather threats; and more than 50% of farmers are unrepresented in traditional lending resources. Nevertheless, access to loans is not always affordable to everyone because the rates of interest are sometimes higher than normal. We could plainly see that our farmers surmounted that barrier at a loss of bargaining power. Agtech’s Potential The potential of Agtech can have a huge impact on the Indian agricultural system. As a result, farming effectiveness and efficiency can be widely improved, leading to an upscaling of the agriculture sector's contribution to India’s economy. In this blog, we will have a look at a specific type of technology called ag-tech, but what precisely is ag-tech? Agricultural technology can include a huge range of different innovations, such as digital platforms and technological equipment. It provides farmers with real-time information on how they farm, which eventually improves their crop management and boosts production. Let’s explore how ag-tech is already transforming Indian agriculture: Digital Mandis: Farmers were among many market players (mandis) in the past who used to sell their products at the local market. Now, through digital means, the farmer becomes the center of the system. Solutions are getting closer and closer to providing advice to farmers and being tailored for their different financial needs, inputs, and services, like microloans.

2. 1. Start-up Surge: Within a short period of six years (2013–2020), the Indian agro-ecosystem saw a surge in ag-tech startups, from fewer than 50 to more than 1000. Rising top of mind of the farmers, people's ability to access the internet (especially in rural areas), and a need for efficiency were the reasons for this boom. 2. Regulatory Support: The Indian government has started creating the enabling framework that ensures the favorable use of agriculture digital technologies. These schemes are hence vital for the ag-tech to maintain its buoyancy. Investing in India’s Agtech The investor community has started looking towards the Indian ag-tech sector. Here’s why: 1. Profit Potential: There are huge profit potentials surrounding ag-tech investments due to their nature of being compelling. When farmers within a sector subscribe to technology, they realize increased incomes, and the sector is comparably transferred into a more efficient state. 2. Safe Practices: Agtech promotes sustainable and safe farming practices. From soil health monitoring to pest management, technology ensures better outcomes. 3. Efficiency Boost: Automation, data analysis, and connected devices simplify the processes, hence cost-cutting and the struggle to maximize harvests. Conclusion The start, or the beginning, of the agtech journey in India is just a key step. By 2030, agriculture could make $600 billion, more than our total GDP in 2020, with this figure rising by about forty-eight percent. In addition to financing the necessary technologies, research and development and the collective efforts of investors, policymakers, and farmers are required to speed up this process. Invest in India’s ag-tech revolution. Support start-ups, explore innovative solutions, and advocate for policies that foster growth. Together, we can cultivate a future where Indian agriculture thrives, farmers prosper, and our nation reaps the harvest of progress. Contact us to learn more about investment opportunities and how you can contribute to India’s ag-tech revolution.