The mainstay of the Indian economy is still agriculture, though the focus is slowly shifting to other sectors. With advancements in agriculture, it is important for companies in Agritech to adopt advanced practices in farming, which will open doors to greater farm productivity. An agriculture recruitment company will help hire experts at each stage to manage everything in agriculture to help the farmer from cultivation to harvesting and recycling, storage and distribution.
You can rest assured that partnering with one of the top agricultural recruitment agencies will help clarify all the needs of the industry and understand any special needs you may have. At present, there are 154193 companies worldwide and over 1000 companies in India in the agricultural sector and we have worked with many of the top companies.
Market Size
Total Market Size of Agritech Industry Over the Past 3 Years and in 2024 (in USD) |
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| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 (Projected) |
| Worldwide | 10.5 billion | 23.5 billion | 24.19 billion | 30.63 billion |
Expected Growth of Agritech in India between 2022 and 2028 |
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| Year | 2022 | 2028 | CAGR | |
| India | 435.9 billion | 580.82 billion | 4.9% | |
Total Number of People Employed in Agritech Industry (based on a figure of 52,104 employed worldwide)
| Continent | Number of People Employed * |
Total Share as Percentage of 52,104 |
|---|---|---|
| Asia and Australia | 17,618 | 33.81 |
| Africa | 3880 | 7.45 |
| Europe | 7541 | 14.47 |
| North America | 13,182 | 14.47 |
| South America | 9,883 | 18.97 |
*Those working remotely would be working from a location of their choice and hence do not come under these calculations. Please note that all values are approximate. Also, these values represent those for organized agriculture.
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What We Do
Urbanization and growing demand for food has put enormous pressure on the agricultural supply chain. The growing demand for food can be met by greater reliance on technology, by following the right methods and by making the right choices for sustainability. Access to finance and making the right choices is another challenge. But talent is not yet there, and it is difficult to find talent that can work together, bringing different specializations together to achieve a 360-degree improvement in agriculture.
With our agriculture recruitment and staffing solutions that span every step of the process, we ensure that your agritech company has the right people for the best solutions. With our payroll solutions, we ensure that your employees are paid on time and accurately, and with our compliance management solution for agritech we ensure that your tax filing and other statutory compliance requirements as a business are met.
Roles/Designations in Agritech
As one of the top agriculture recruitment agencies, here are some of the insights we were able to gather.
| Total Companies Worlwide | Total Companies in India |
|---|---|
| 154193 | 1000+ |
Top Hiring Locations
| Worldwide | India |
|---|---|
| Silicon Valley, USA | Mumbai |
| Israel | Pune |
| India | Hyderabad |
| Germany | Bengaluru |
| Chennai | Surat |
| Australia | Ankleshwar |
| Canada | Delhi |
| China | Ahmedabad |
Top Job Roles in Demand Worldwide & India
| Top Job Roles (Worldwide) | Top Job Roles (India) |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | Software Engineer |
| UX/UI Specialist | UX/UI Specialist |
| Data Analyst | Data Analyst |
| Artificial Intelligence Specialist | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist |
| Business Development and Sales | Business Development Executive |
| Marketing Communications | Marketing Communications Specialist |
| Finance Operations | Finance Operations Manager |
Top Government Initiatives
1
Agriculture Accelerator Fund
Under this scheme, financial support is provided to entrepreneurs to set up startups in the field of agriculture and allied sectors to further the growth of agriculture in India and to increase the number of jobs. A support of 5 lakhs is provided at the idea stage and a further support of 25 lakhs is provided at the seed stage.
2
AgriStack Initiative
A digital initiative set up by the government of India to bring various stakeholders together to improve agriculture in India. Eventually, it hopes to bring high-quality data and make it available to the various stakeholders, enabling them to make the best decisions.
3
Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)
The digital agriculture mission acts as an umbrella scheme to support various other digital agriculture initiatives undertaken by the Government. AgriStack is a part of DAM, the other part being the Krishi Decision Support System.
4
Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development Program
The Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development program is a scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare (MoA & FW) to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector. It provides financial support, training and mentoring in agriculture entrepreneurship and orientation too once the farmer is ready.
5
Incentives for Drones and AI in Agriculture
Drones can improve agriculture in many ways, driving increased productivity, improving sustainability and boosting efficiency. AI can help with precision farming, controlling the amount of water and even draw shades to control the sunlight and ensures that issues in crop growth and any diseases impacting the crop are caught at an early stage. Indian Government has popularized several incentives in both drone technology and AI.
6
National Agricultural Market (e-NAM)
It is a pan-India electronic trading market that links the various agriculture markets and regulatory authorities to help with agricultural commodity price discovery. It will also help promote quality assaying systems to ensure meaningful and the right bids by the buyers. It will also promote stable prices and availability of quality produce to consumers.
Our Value Proposition
1
Market Intelligence
Our market intelligence, as an agriculture recruitment company, is unparalleled, and we are guided by market data and insights on pay across roles and benefits offered in the industry.
2
Effective RPO
We provide end-to-end recruitment services, beginning with sourcing to interviewing and onboarding of each candidate.
3
Strategic Recruitment
Our software assists in narrowing down candidates to a selected demographic if required and provides customized solutions for different companies.
4
Workforce Transformation
With a combination of guided talent acquisition, restructuring of workforces and reimagining HR activities, we help close skill gaps and increase productivity.
5
AI-equipped
We help build a lean workforce and hiring strategies powered by AI and today’s advanced technologies, ensuring that you stay ahead of the curve.
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