“Farmers Enriches the Soul of the Country”- Shri. Tomar addressed the programme on Expansion of Horticulture Value Chain in India

In the horticulture sector, vegetable and flower cultivation plays an important role in increasing farmers’ income.

Horticulture contributes 6% of GDP and accounts for one-third of total agricultural output. Good value chains can contribute to food security in terms of access, availability, and food quality primarily by increasing production volumes, farm diversification, generating higher incomes, reducing postharvest losses, and upgrading technologies to use natural resources more efficiently.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, addressing a programme at Pune on the “Expansion of Horticulture Value Chain in India” stated that farming and border security are both important aspects that enrich the soul of the country. It was attended by horticulture professionals such as farmers, FPOs, start-ups, and bankers.

If the villages are prosperous and self-sufficient, the country as a whole will be prosperous and self-sufficient. Agriculture is governments’ priority and the backbone of the economy. Agriculture sector must be pioneered because the traditional economy of agriculture and villages is the country’s greatest strength. Farmers should be paid the highest possible price for agricultural produce. This will not only benefit our farmers but will also inspire the next generation of farmers.

Today’s youth, retired employees, and people from the corporate sector are all interested in farming. People are becoming more interested in organic and natural farming. Agricultural products worth Rs. 4 lakh crore were exported.

Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore, Digital Agriculture Mission, Drone Technology, e-NAM, and PM irrigation are being implemented to promote farming and raise farmers’ standard of living.

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