Capital Formation in Agriculture-A Policy Priority and Expectations from Bankers

Banking is the backbone to the development of trade, investments and business and provides crucial credit support for all sectors including agriculture in an economy. Investment credit to agriculture has emerged as the major driver there by emphasizing the role of Banks to boost farm level investments. What constitute the capital formation, what needs to be done to boost investment credit by banks, determinants of farm level role of RIDF in enhancing investment for agriculture investments, and certain expectations from bankers shall form part of this article.