AgTech 2021

Agriculture sector remained a single solace amidst all sectors which got adversely impacted by the Covid-19 global pandemic during these years. The strengths of fundamentals of the economy are evident from the remarkable resilience of the sector, which in the recent past is registering a decent growth path. Sustainable growth in Agriculture sector is recognized as the major strength both for the State of Andhra Pradesh and for the Country as well. Agricultural yield is regarded as the most important element after crop production, is found to be lower in the case of most crops, as compared to other top producing countries such as China, Brazil and the United States.

Andhra Pradesh ranks first in productivity of Oil Palm, Papaya, Lime, Cocoa, Tomato and Chilli.

Andhra Pradesh stood 3^rd in implementation of Micro-Irrigation at national level.

A.P is the largest producer of fruits in the country contributing 15.8% of the total production at the national level.

As per EXIM Bank Report, A.P contributes 7.8% of Vegetables and Vegetable products in the country.

About ANGRAU

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) was established under the name of Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU) on the 12th of June 1964 through the APAU Act 1963. Later, it was renamed as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University on the 7^th of November, 1996 in honour and memory of the noted Parliamentarian and Kisan Leader, Acharya N. G. Ranga. At the verge of completion of Golden Jubilee Year of the ANGRAU, it has given birth to a new State Agricultural University namely Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University with the bifurcation of the state of Andhra Pradesh as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014. The ANGRAU at LAM, Guntur is serving the students and the farmers of 13 districts of new State of Andhra Pradesh with renewed interest and dedication.