New To Agriculture?? want to boom!!

 Hi,


I am Punith, an engineer with a strong interest in smart and modern agriculture. Through this blog, my goal is to guide beginners—especially young people—who want to understand agriculture in a practical and realistic way.


If you are new to agriculture, you might be asking:

What is my area of interest in agriculture?

Do I need to own land to start?

If I don’t have land, how can I get access to it?

Where should I actually begin?

If these questions are relevant to you, I encourage you to visit this site regularly.


Why Does the Government Focus So Much on Agriculture?


Many people believe that agriculture is a loss-making business and that farmers continue farming only due to government support. This raises an important question: why does the government invest so heavily in agriculture?

In countries like India, agriculture is often treated as a non-profit activity. But this is not because agriculture itself is unprofitable—it is because we often lack clarity on planning and execution, such as:

What to grow

When to grow

How to grow

Where to sell

Several foreign countries earn significant profits from agriculture, while in India it is often seen as a burden on the economy. The difference lies mainly in technology adoption, planning, and market linkage.


2025-26 - 1.27 Lakh Crores

2024-25 - 1.22 Lakh Crores

2023-24 - 1.25 Lakh Crores

2022-23 - 1.24 Lakh Crores

2021-22 - 1.31 Lakh Crores

2020-21 - 1.34 Lakh Crores

2019-20 - 1 Lakh Crores

2018-19 - 57,000 Crores

2017-18 - 51,000 Crores

2016-17 - 35,900 Crores

2015-16 - 5,800 Crores.


So. in above chart we can see that at what range govt is supporting the Sector...so follow This Page to stay tuned. Thanks!!!


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