COVID-19 crisis gives rise to many agri-enterprises
The Hindu
Growth of food processing sector acquiring momentum across country: expert
Agriculture and allied sectors are emerging as potential fields of entrepreneurship as the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have hit employment opportunities hugely. While loss of jobs and declining profits worry many, the pandemic has opened a vast field of opportunities in agribusiness, food processing and food delivery. Many youngsters are entering the field now, says Dr. K.P Sudheer, Head of the ABI KAU (Agri Business Incubator under the Kerala Agricultural University). “Kerala has many successful agri startups now. They are getting support from the government. Recently, 16 startups supported by the ABI KAU bagged a Central fund of ₹1.95 crore for pre-seed stage and seed-stage,” he says.More Related News