Budget 2026: India Boosts Farm Incomes with Cashew, Coconut, and AI Focus

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CNBC TV18•01-02-2026, 12:12

Budget 2026: India Boosts Farm Incomes with Cashew, Coconut, and AI Focus

•Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced targeted support for high-value crops like cashew and sandalwood to diversify farm output and increase farmer incomes.
•A dedicated program aims to make India self-reliant in cashew and coconut production, involving central and state government partnerships.
•A comprehensive coconut production scheme will replace non-productive plantations, benefiting nearly 10 million farmers.
•The Budget introduces Bharat Vistaar, a multilingual AI tool integrating agri-stack portals with ICAR practices to support farmers with technology.
•Despite increased spending, agriculture faces challenges like fragmented landholdings and monsoon variability, shaping policy priorities.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 prioritizes high-value crops and AI to enhance agricultural productivity and farmer incomes.

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