Government accelerates farm spending amid El Nino risks
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- of its annual
- 20%
The government has front-loaded farm spending this year, allocating over 20% of its annual agriculture budget in Q1 FY27, more than double last year's pace. This move aims to support rural incomes as El Nino and a weak monsoon threaten agricultural output. Increased spending on fertilizers is also noted.
This proactive approach may stabilize rural demand and mitigate potential agricultural downturns, impacting sectors reliant on rural consumption.
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