Farm scheme to open wider for agritech cos

Agritech startups, farmer producer organisations, and other private companies looking to tap the government's marquee agriculture incentive scheme will likely benefit as a key eligibility is set to be relaxed.

- Vijay C Roy [e-mail]

The Union government plans to lower the minimum number of farmers required per project so more companies can qualify for subsidies and incentives under the government's Public-Private Par