Live: Rs 4 lakh crore farm exports are boosting farmers' incomes, says PM Modi

PM Modi says Iran war has largely impacted prices of raw agriculture products and fertilisers but India has provided them to the farmers for cheapest prices possibile.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's agricultural achievements reflect the immense potential and capabilities of its farmers. Emphasising the need to boost their prosperity, he urged farmers to move beyond traditional crops such as wheat, rice and sugarcane, adding that the government is promoting crop diversification and allied agricultural activities.

Prime Minister Modi vows that his government has been working hard to bring solar power to every single field in the country. He urges industries and other stakeholders to build an infrastructure to facilitate the same.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi notes Drone Didis' contribution in modernising agriculture, saying they have been using drones in sprinkling pesticides and compost to cultivate crops.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's annual agricultural exports have crossed Rs 4 lakh crore, boosting farmers' incomes. Highlighting the country's global standing, he said India leads in milk, pulses, jute, rice and millets production, while ranking second in wheat, cotton, fruits, vegetables and fish production, calling these achievements more than statistics.

PM Modi says that his experience as chief minister of Gujarat helped him a great deal in helping farmers as knowledge and technology sharing helped boost agricultural production, growth and income.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the union government has given away 12 lakh solar pumps to farmers to help boost agricultural production.

PM Modi said honey production in India has grown from 80,000 tonnes to 1,40,000 tonnes in the last decade.

PM Modi says India's milk production has risen by 70 percent and egg production has risen by 90 per cent in the last decade.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the plenary session at India Today Kisan Tak Agri Conference, said that India has now become the biggest producer and exporter of rice in the world. India is also the second-biggest producer of wheat and seafood in the world.

PM Modi says farmers have always contributed a great deal in filling up the grain storage facilities, but they did not get anything in return before 2014. He said now India is among the biggest grain exporters in the world, which has resulted in the rise in farmers' income.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says over 12 crore people in India have risen out of poverty in the last 12 years. He said the 4 percent average growth in agricultural has been achieved for the first time in independent India.

PM Modi festivals like chhath, pongal, onam saying they are deeply associated with agriculture. PM notes the role of farmers in the growth of Indian economy, saying it is India's culture.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his plenary address at Kisan Tak Agri Conference 2026 and thanks India Today Group for organising the two-day event.

India Today Group Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Aroon Purie praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritising farmers' welfare from the outset of his tenure. Highlighting the government's initiatives, he cited neem-coated urea, improved fertiliser supply chains, rural sanitation, LPG connections and skill development programmes as key measures aimed at improving rural livelihoods.

Addressing the India Today Group’s Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference, Puri said he had witnessed a change in the government’s approach towards farmers and credited Modi with giving them greater recognition and connecting agriculture with modern development initiatives.

India Today Group Chairman Aroon Purie says the media conglomerate found inspiration in the government's work it has done for farmers' welfare through innovative schemes to modernise Indian agriculture to start Kisan Tak.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Bharat Mandapam for his plenary address at India Today Agri Conference.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plenary address at India Today Kisan Tak Bharat Agricultural Conference to begin anytime now.