India is principally an agricultural country. India is a typically agrarian economy. With 157.35 million hectares under agriculture, India holds the second-largest agricultural land in the world. Additionally, India is among the fifteen leading exporters of agricultural products in the world. 

With a rising population, globalization, a rapidly growing economy and surge of demand, it is no surprise that India stands to gain from increased foreign investments in the agriculture sector. At present, 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) is allowed.

Agriculture and its allied activities provide a livelihood for more than half of the Indian population. In terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the sector accounts for 14% of India’s GDP. Agriculture in India is a highly attractive sector. Besides the traditional opportunities, it presents numerous opportunities along its value chain to investors looking to invest in this lucrative sector. 

The data for FDI inflows shows that foreign investors have a keen interest in the Indian market.   The increased interest of foreign investors has been kindled by a young population, huge consumer base, growing middle class, increased urbanization and awareness and the rising disposable incomes. 

The government of India is working relentlessly to make agriculture in India a promising sector for global investment. They have taken various steps in order to revitalize the agricultural sector and improve the farming community on a sustainable basis.

The marginal increments in the agricultural investment scenario can be increased in case few policies are chalked out along with the stability of the government and its institutions. The agrarian economy of India can become the torch bearer for applying FDI in the agriculture sector. To learn more about FDI Policy in India, please click here.

In what is seen as a groundbreaking move, India has become the first nation in the world to adopt an Agroforestry policy.

Agroforestry & Sustainability: Agroforestry can spark a new economic revolution in India

Source

Agroforestry production involves the sustainable cultivation of crops and trees without physically degrading the environment or relying on harmful inputs.

Agroforestry also enables farms to adapt to future climate shifts by supporting diverse productions and ecological ecosystem services, thus enhancing farmland resilience to climate change. The timber and fuel products generated can contribute to greater environmental sustainability.

Bevy Trees is committed to the highest levels of conservation and environmental protection for ecosystems. We work towards safeguarding and enhancing natural and indigenous forest areas to protect flora and fauna, as well as promote biodiversity.

India annually imports wood worth 6.12 billion, and this figure continues to rise. Imagine if we could cultivate the same wood domestically – a substantial portion of the money could stay within the country. This is achievable through Agroforestry, a sustainable approach that makes sense in every aspect.