India has an agriculture-based economy despite being a growing nation that is edging closer to modernization with each passing day. We say this because more than 58% of the country's population still relies mostly on agriculture for their means of subsistence.
The number is significant because about 65% of the whole population still resides in rural areas today. We are all aware of the poor situation of the nation's farmers, and in addition to illiteracy, one of the key causes is the existence of middlemen in the supply chain.
Despite having the most irrigated land in terms of arable land, India's agricultural yield is only 20%–40%, and this figure is the result of our farmers' ignorance of the most recent technology and procedures that can be employed to boost production, such as HIY seeds. Without a doubt, marketing is another area that needs to be examined if we want to improve the existing situation of agriculture and increase output.
The government has been advancing digital in the agricultural industry. Continue reading to learn about the fundamental issues facing digital marketing in agriculture, its potential for growth, the benefits it can provide, and why digitization is essential for improving the industry.