Archive · 9 Dec 2025

India's Agriculture Sector Sees Remarkable Growth Under PM Modi

India's Agriculture Sector Sees Remarkable Growth Under PM Modi

India's agriculture sector has seen a lot of growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The production of sugarcane has increased by 44% since 2014.

The government has been focusing on developing seeds that can handle climate changes and has created about 3,300 types of these seeds.

They are also encouraging farmers to use different farming methods, like raising fish and cattle, to make more money.

The government has also reduced the number of bio-input producers from 30,000 to 8,000 to make sure they follow the rules.

Experts at a recent summit talked about how India can learn from China to improve farming and use less fertilizer.

They also said that India uses the least amount of agricultural medicine in the world, but there are still some areas where it is being misused.

The goal is to use new technology and better farming methods to make the agriculture sector more productive and sustainable.

Additionally, India's fertilizer imports have increased by 69% due to a sudden spike in domestic demand, while domestic production has only grown by 0.74%.

Despite this, the government and industry stakeholders ensure that there are no supply constraints and that the fertilizer stocks are adequate.

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