Introduction

The book contains knowledge and skills on the basic steps to develop, organize, and manage an agro processing business venture along with any of its risks in order to make a profit. Entrepreneurial spirit is characterized by innovation and risk-taking, and is an essential component of a nation’s ability to succeed in an ever-changing and increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Importance of Agro-Processing

The promotion of value addition in the agricultural sector through agro-processing activities is generally reckoned to be one of the most efficient policies that can be enforced to achieve sustainable economic growth. Investments in agro-processing are known to have significant multiplier effects, due to the forward and backward linkages in the productive chains of the sector.

Benefits of Agro-Processing Business

The benefits of agro processing business are employment generation, higher income, value addition, improvement in food product quality, nutritional security, and the possibility of efficient operation at least on small scales.

Purpose of the Publication

Considering the need of the hour, it was felt to bring out a publication on agro processing for entrepreneurship development. Various resource persons across the nation were contacted and requested to provide write-ups on agro processing and related areas that would lead to entrepreneurship expansion. The chapters were compiled and edited to suit the purpose of the publication.

Content Overview

The book discusses the basic concepts of establishing an agro processing industry, technology used in food processing, equipment involved, the establishment of agro processing centers, different crops available for taking up agro processing activities and value addition, financial feasibility, and the profits that can be gained from the activities.

Intended Audience

It is useful to students, instructors, researchers, food processing industry personnel, policymakers, and all those who are interested in entrepreneurship development from agricultural processing and allied sectors.