The agricultural economy is on the cusp of massive disruption. Companies that address inefficiencies across the value chain will have explosive growth potential. As new generations of farmers take the reins, technology will play a greater role in the agriculture value chain. New challenges will develop as the sector matures. Farmer groups need to build capacity, consistency, and efficiency, especially for post harvest services. Transparent & reliable data, financing, and building trust with farmers for adoption of new practices will also influence the future of India’s rural economy. Over the past decade, the rural ecosystem has evolved significantly, driven by multiple government and private sector initiatives. There have been continued improvements in physical infrastructure and connectivity, plus significant advancements in digital infrastructure.

Agriculture consultants have played an extraordinary job in streamlining the agricultural transactions. An Agricultural Consultant is an expert who works as a research specialist or an agricultural scientist. He/she has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the agricultural industry. On many occasions, Agricultural Consultants setup meetings with clients to determine the possibilities in their agricultural businesses. They evaluate a situation and provide solutions to problems based on data and information they have collected. They work closely with their clients to provide solutions to problems, and then present those solutions to their clients.

An Agricultural Consultant is an expert adviser and professional problem-solver, mostly employed by businesses in the agricultural sector. The consultant advises on everything involving the ownership & occupation of land and rural businesses. This edition brings into spotlight such enablers and recognizes their meritorious efforts to streamline the agricultural transactions. Do let us know what you think.