Agri Business & Licensing
Explore guides on agri business, licenses, registrations, and compliance requirements.
16 articles
15 minHow to Start an Agriculture Business in India: Complete Guide (2026)
To start an agriculture business in India, (1) pick one model that matches your land, skill and local demand, (2) write a simple business plan with costs and buyers, (3) choose a legal structure and register on Udyam (free) and GST if your turnover or buyers require it, (4) get activity-specific licences such as a pesticide, fertilizer or seed dealer licence, FSSAI for food, or a DGCA remote pilot certificate for drones, and (5) apply for credit-linked support such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, AC&ABC, PMFME or Mudra through your bank. Start small, sell before you scale.
12 minPoultry Farming in India: Complete Guide to Setup, Cost and Profit
Poultry farming means raising chickens (or ducks, quail, turkey) for meat, eggs or both. Broilers give the fastest cash turnover (sale in about 5-6 weeks), layers give steady daily income but need much more capital, and improved desi birds such as Vanaraja, Gramapriya or CARI-Nirbheek suit low-investment backyard farming. Plan about 1 sq ft of floor per broiler, feed is the biggest cost, and profit depends mainly on feed conversion, mortality and the selling price in your local market.
5 minHow to Start an Agri-Input Shop in 2027: Licences, Capital and Margins
To start an agri-input shop, you need a seed licence, fertilizer registration under the FCO and a pesticide sale licence from your state agriculture department, plus a qualified person (agri degree, diploma, DAESI or approved course). Indicative capital is about ₹3 lakh to ₹15 lakh. Subsidised fertilizers earn thin fixed margins; profit comes mainly from pesticides, bio-inputs and specialty nutrition.
5 minHow to Get a Pesticide and Fertilizer Dealer Licence (State-wise 2026)
To get a pesticide licence in India, you (or an employee) need a science or agriculture degree or an approved diploma such as DAESI. You then apply to your state agriculture department, usually online, with ID, shop proof, principal certificates from suppliers and the fee. A fertilizer licence is a separate authorisation under FCO 1985 using Form A1.
