Farming will become viable only when farmers can stop selling their produce below the production cost and start deciding the market prices of their crops, said H.K. Patil, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, and Tourism.
Addressing the Global Agri-Tech Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on Saturday, the Minister said: “Today, markets are not of sellers, but only buyers. Through the use of technology and innovative farming and selling techniques, our farmers should be able to earn well and treat and manage their land parcels as high-yield enterprises.’’
By integrating high-end technology in farming, farmers would be able to produce foodgrains, vegetables, and fruits that comply with global phytosanitary standards. “Such efforts will help Brand Karnataka dominate in the international markets,’’ the Minister added.
Farmers increasingly are on the front lines of climate change, the uncertainty in weather patterns. However, he said, technology alone can’t ease the woes of farmers that are related to market volatility and huge price pressures.
“As the Law Minister, I am committed to creating a legal framework that protects farmers’ rights in this tech heavy era,” the Minister said.
