FAIFA Release Agricultural Roadmap, Pushes For Digital Reform

The Federation of All India Farmer Association (FAIFA) released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap, calling for enhanced digital infrastructure and sustainable farming practices to boost India's agricultural sector through 2040. FAIFA projected that Indian agriculture will likely grow at a CAGR of 5.5 per cent from 2025 to 2030, reaching a total value of Rs 42 lakh crore. Foodgrain production is projected to increase by 25 per cent by 2030, from the current 330 million metric tonnes. For 2025 to 2030, FAIFA emphasized the need for private sector investment and streamlined market regulations, while long-term goals focus on achieving universal irrigation coverage and implementing precision agriculture technologies. FAIFA's strategy focuses on immediate strengthening of the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), increased irrigation coverage, and the adoption of natural farming practices.