Business Of Agriculture - November - December 2017

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This digital edition brings an array of articles from the world of agriculture useful to professionals in the industry. In this edition, we take a glance at a list of compilations pertaining to the farming economy contributed by some of the most experienced stakeholders in the market, across industry and academia. With changing times, there have been many developments in science and the business of agriculture that needs highlighting.

There are farm to fork articles on strategies and methodologies being adopted in the agricultural sector, to meet changing demands of the economy. From the present
promotion of seeds that ensure food security for the growing population to different aspects of the agricultural economy that are of urgent need and pressing concern, the farming sector is in a flux.

‘Agripreneure’, features a budding generation of farmers open to new techniques,
routines and methods of farming that attract better returns by cultivation of plants
like herbs, medicinal plants, roots etc. In our ‘Cover Story’, readers will find
perspectives from the seed industry, where ongoing research for high quality seeds
is being undertaken to achieve food security that is sustainable and competitive.
Amidst the confluence of pressures facing the agricultural economy, our article
on ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ questions whether we are ready for the next green
revolution. In ‘Technological Intervention’, ‘Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Techniques’ takes a look at the fruit and vegetable potential of the country, which is
of huge nutritional value to consumers. ‘Using AI in Agriculture’ glimpses at China as
it speeds up its efforts and launches the first artificial intelligence project for assisting farmers in crop production.

Business Of Agriculture Magazine Description:

Agriculture contributes a substantial chunk to the GDP of India, yet there is no magazine dedicated to business of agriculture in India.

We, Business of Agriculture magazine, fulfill the existing gap by providing a platform for discourse on all aspects of agri-business. The Business of agriculture – inputs, produce and post harvest – will form the core of the magazine. The magazine will focus on the state of agriculture business, industry trends, business climate as well as highlight issues effecting the sector and the way forward.

Besides, the news and the views of the sector interviews with leading business honchos will find their way to the magazine.

The magazine will be read by business leaders, policy makers both at Centre and State Government level, financial institutions, social entrepreneurs amongst others.