Union Budget 2026 Emphasizes High-Value Agriculture and AI Integration
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, 2026, focuses on transforming the agriculture sector in India. The budget aims to increase farmer incomes, promote diversification, and build resilient rural livelihoods. Key initiatives include the development of 500 reservoirs, strengthening fisheries value chains, and supporting start-ups linked with Fish Farmer Producer Organisations. The budget also emphasizes high-value agriculture, focusing on crops like coconut, cocoa, cashew, and sandalwood. Additionally, the government plans to launch Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-based advisory platform, to integrate AgriStack and ICAR systems for enhanced crop advisory and risk reduction.