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digitized value chain would lead the sector to the next level of advancement . Ensuring that rural areas have access to the digital world is essential . This includes not only internet connectivity but also digital literacy programs for farmers . It can provide valuable information on crop planning , market trends , and financial services .
Focus on the Supply and Input Side
There is a need to place a substantial focus on strengthening the supply and input side of the agricultural value chain . Increased availability of credit , facilitation of better-quality inputs through the Clean Plant Program , and investment in digital infrastructure will boost farm-level productivity . The emphasis on crop diversification , sustainability , and nutrition , particularly through millet cultivation , is a necessary move . Promoting diverse crops , like millet , can enhance sustainability and nutrition . It ' s

AgriTech efficient . This move will enable farmers to access farm inputs and credit more easily , further empowering the sector . Additionally , the digital public infrastructure must be a key component of an integrated approach as an entirely

“ An integrated approach combined with new technologies would certainly make the agriculture sector more resilient .”

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