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From Innovation to

Global Export

The Growing Strength of Indian Agriculture

Agriculture in India is not merely a livelihood; it is the foundation
of our culture and way of life. The Honourable Prime Minister Narendra
Modi said in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme that our farmers are not only
“Annadata” (provider of food), but also the true devotees of the earth.
Today, the Indian farmer is creating a remarkable balance between
centuries-old traditions and modern technology. Our farmers are now
focusing not only on increasing production, but also on improving
quality, adding value, and reaching new markets across
the world.
We can understand this positive and
revolutionary transformation taking place in
Indian agriculture through some very inspiring
examples.
The Power of Integrated Farming: The
Story of Young Farmer Hirod Patel
A young farmer, Hirod Patel, from
Ratanpur village in Sundargarh district of
Odisha, has begun to look at farming from a
new and more commercial perspective. There
was a time when he practiced only traditional

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