The need for an institutional mechanism like farm insurance is critical to support farming households during extreme crop losses. Indian central and state governments have introduced and implemented farm insurance schemes since the 1970s.

 The January Agri Stimulus Issue highlights certain stewardship practices and potential of 3D Printing technologies in Agribusiness sector. The issue also features holistic view on addressing recent thrips attack in chilli producing areas.

There are notable trends witnessed in four major Agribusiness segments of the country- Smart farming, Agroservices, Ag FinTech as well as exports of agri-food commodities .

Technological interventions across Agri value-chain have immense potential in creating a resilient and market responsive agriculture system. It will not only ensure symmetrical flow of information among stakeholders, but also help in mitigating on-farm and off-farm risk, reducing food losses, creating energy efficient system as well as enabling market driven supply chain of agri-produce.

A strategic pre and post-harvest management of Fruits and Vegetables are crucial in improving farmers’ income and consumer satisfaction by delivering quality products. It also holds immense potential for Indian exporters to enhance their F&V exports by duly complying with specific food safety protocols mandated by importing countries.