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Keralam Considers Major Agriculture Policy Revision
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News18•16-10-2026, 19:00
Keralam Considers Major Agriculture Policy Revision
- •The Keralam government is planning to revise its agriculture policy to tackle new challenges in the farming sector.
- •Agriculture Minister T Siddique noted that the existing policy was formulated in 1992 and last revised in 2015.
- •Proposed changes include promoting diverse crops, farm tourism, and modern land-use practices.
- •The revision will focus on water conservation, climate-resilient farming, and increased compensation for crop losses.
- •Measures will also protect farmers from wildlife attacks and boost market opportunities through the Kerala brand.
Key Questions Answered
The Keralam government is looking to update its agriculture policy to address emerging challenges, changing sector requirements, and the significant impacts of climate change on farming.
The state's agriculture policy was originally formulated in 1992 and was last revised in 2015.
The proposed revision plans to promote diverse crops on plantation land, encourage water conservation technologies, expand climate-resilient practices, increase natural disaster compensation, and strengthen marketing networks and wildlife protection mechanisms.
