How do I start a Floriculture, Sericulture or Aquaculture business?
Ans. The Ministry of Agriculture (External website that opens in a new window), Government of India, in association with NABARD (External website that opens in a new window) has launched the AgriClinic and AgriBusiness Centre programme to take better farming methods to each and every farmer in India. According to this scheme, agriculture graduates can set up their own AgriClinics or AgriBusiness Centres to offer professional extension services to local farmers. The government also provides business free start up training to graduates in agriculture and allied subjects like horticulture, sericulture, veterinary sciences, forestry, dairy, poultry farming, and fisheries. Those who complete the training can apply for special start-up loans to finance their business. The main function of these Agribusiness Centres is to advice farmers on crop selection, best farm practices, post-harvest value-added options, key agricultural information, weather forecast, price trends, market news, risk miti
