A Global Agriculture Hub is slated for establishment in Madanapalle, with the aim of fundamentally transforming the agricultural sector in the Rayalaseema region. This hub will operate in collaboration with the Indian School of Agriculture (ISA), as reported by prime9news.com.
Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh stated that a magnificent global hub, similar to the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad, will be set up in Rayalaseema, according to prime9news.com.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan were among those who attended the event, prime9news.com reported.
Minister Lokesh mentioned that research will be conducted at all stages, from seed to world-class products, as per prime9news.com. He added that the hub will focus on aspects such as productivity, cold storage, packaging, mechanization, and zero-budget natural farming.
The primary objective of this hub is to double farmers' income, prime9news.com reported. Minister Lokesh expressed confidence that this initiative will showcase the potential of Rayalaseema farmers to the world.
The establishment of this Global Agriculture Hub will benefit farmers in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by providing modern agricultural practices, improved productivity, and increased income opportunities, thereby enhancing their living standards.
