Budget 2026: Agricultural Sector Demands Infrastructure, MSP, and Tech Integration
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News18•15-01-2026, 17:47
Budget 2026: Agricultural Sector Demands Infrastructure, MSP, and Tech Integration
- •Former Agriculture Secretary Siraj Hussain advocates for improved agricultural infrastructure, including better storage, logistics, and modern APMCs.
- •Demands include lifting the ban on agricultural futures, sustainable policy formulation, and in-depth research on crop patterns to boost farmers' income.
- •Shree Renuka Sugars' EC Atul Chaturvedi calls for increased oilseed and pulse production, promotion of NMOP, and reduced import dependence.
- •The sugar sector seeks declaration as an energy sector, rationalized MSP and ethanol prices linked to FRP/SAP for financial health.
- •Agricultural expert Rajesh Paharia suggests reducing direct MSP procurement, promoting high-value crops, and strengthening farm-to-consumer supply chains.
Why It Matters: The agricultural sector seeks significant reforms in Budget 2026, focusing on infrastructure, farmer income, and technology.
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