This display screen seize is from a video posted on March 6, 2026, through which Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a post-Price range webinar on ‘Agriculture and Rural Transformation’. Photograph: @NarendraModi/YT (through PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (6 March 2026) urged farmers to make the most of India’s numerous local weather situations and deal with increasing yields of high-value crops to allow the nation’s agricultural merchandise to compete successfully in international markets.
Talking at a post-Price range webinar on ‘Agriculture and Rural Transformation’, Modi mentioned steps have to be taken to advertise all points of ‘high quality, branding and requirements’ of India’s agricultural merchandise. Attaining this purpose would require agricultural consultants, business and farmers to come back collectively, he mentioned.
“World markets are actually open and international calls for are altering… We have to speak extra about making our agriculture export-oriented. We’ve got a various local weather and we should profit from it. We’re blessed with agro-climatic zones,” he mentioned in his third post-Price range webinar.
The 2026-27 finances additionally focuses on high-value agriculture similar to cashews, cocoa and sandalwood, Modi mentioned, including that the Nationwide Mission on Edible Oils and Pulses and the Nationwide Mission on Pure Agriculture each strengthen the agriculture sector.
“Solely by increasing the high-value agriculture sector can we rework the agriculture sector right into a globally aggressive sector,” Modi mentioned.
The Prime Minister mentioned that at this time the world is turning into extra well being acutely aware and is putting emphasis on holistic healthcare and natural meals.
“We should place extra emphasis on pesticide-free and pure farming. Pure farming creates a freeway to succeed in markets all over the world,” he mentioned.
He additionally emphasised that agriculture is a strategic pillar for India’s long-term growth and mentioned the federal government has repeatedly strengthened the agricultural sector.
“Almost 10 million farmers have acquired over Rs 4,000 crore by Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi. This yr’s Union Price range is a powerful push for agricultural and rural transformation,” Modi added.
