FAIFA stated that despite various government efforts in the crop, livestock, and fisheries sectors, there are still considerable challenges in unlocking the full potential of Indian agriculture

The Federation of All India Farmer Association (FAIFA) released an in-depth agricultural roadmap on Thursday, urging the need for improved digital infrastructure and sustainable farming practices to enhance India’s agricultural sector through 2040.

The white paper, titled “Indian Agriculture Outlook 2025,” was introduced by parliamentarians Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy and Putta Mahesh Kumar on Kisan Divas 2024, drawing attention to ongoing challenges such as low productivity, climate-related risks, and fragmented landholdings.

“Despite various government efforts across the crop, livestock, and fisheries sectors, significant barriers remain in unlocking the full potential of Indian agriculture,” FAIFA highlighted in the report.

FAIFA projected that Indian agriculture could grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 per cent from 2025 to 2030, reaching a total value of Rs 42 lakh crore. Foodgrain production is expected to rise by 25 per cent by 2030, from the current 330 million metric tonnes.

“On National Farmers’ Day, let’s commit to working together—farmers, policymakers, and leaders—to create a future where agriculture flourishes, rural communities thrive, and every farmer is empowered,” said Daggubati Purandeswari, Member of Parliament and BJP president for Andhra Pradesh.

The federation, which represents commercial crop farmers across India, laid out a comprehensive three-phase strategy with short-term goals through 2025, medium-term objectives up to 2030, and long-term targets reaching to 2040.

Among its key short-term priorities are enhancing the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), expanding access to irrigation, and advancing natural farming practices via the Agristack digital platform.

For the 2025–2030 period, FAIFA stressed the importance of increased private sector investment and simplified market regulations. Looking ahead to 2040, the roadmap focuses on achieving full irrigation coverage and adopting precision agriculture technologies.

“The success of this strategy hinges on the unified efforts of all stakeholders,” FAIFA stated, adding that around 180 farmer organizations back its proposals.

FAIFA President Javare Gowda also raised concerns about a proposed 35 per cent GST on tobacco, tobacco products, and aerated drinks, warning that it would negatively affect cash crop farmers, especially those growing tobacco and sugarcane.

Based in Andhra Pradesh, FAIFA represents growers of crops such as tobacco, chilli, cotton, groundnut, and oilseeds in states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.