The government of India is accelerating its push toward green‑fuel farm machinery as part of a long‑term strategy to modernise agriculture and improve mechanisation across the sector. Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi emphasised this focus during the 9th edition of the EIMA Agrimach India 2025 event in New Delhi, organised by FICCI and FederUnacoma, where policymakers, industry leaders, and farmers gathered to discuss future agricultural technologies. Business Standard+1
Prioritising Sustainable Mechanisation
Under the government’s vision to make India a global food basket by 2047, green fuel‑based technologies—such as electric tractors and machinery powered by compressed biogas (CBG)—are being prioritised to reduce both operating and maintenance costs for farmers, particularly small and marginal producers. Chaturvedi pointed out that these clean energy solutions can drive efficiency while supporting environmental sustainability. Business Standard
Benefits for Farmers
The transition to green‑fuel machinery aims to:
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Lower farming costs through reduced fuel consumption and upkeep expenses. The Economic Times
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Boost productivity by adopting modern, efficient equipment. Business Standard
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Improve price realisation through value addition. Business Standard
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Build climate resilience with cleaner, more sustainable farming practices. Business Standard
Focus on Small and Marginal Farmers
Government programmes will increasingly emphasise accessibility to mechanisation for small and marginal farmers, promoting rental services and low‑cost equipment alongside conventional purchase schemes. This focus ensures that farmers with limited landholdings can also benefit from technological upgrades without heavy upfront investment. The Economic Times
International Collaboration
Chaturvedi also called for collaboration with Italian industry partners and others present at the EIMA Agrimach event to bring advanced green‑fuel technologies into India’s agricultural ecosystem, underlining the role of global partnerships in driving innovation. The Economic Times
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