Published on, Sept. 5 -- September 5, 2025 1:09 AM

The government's continued focus on improving agricultural productivity through enhanced input support and financial access has led to a notable increase in credit disbursement and import of modern machinery during the fiscal year 2024-25.

Agricultural credit disbursement rose by 16.3 percent, reaching Rs. 2,577.3 billion in FY2025, compared to Rs. 2,215.7 billion during FY2024. This increase reflects the government's commitment to facilitating farmers' access to timely and affordable financing, says the Monthly Economic Update and Outlook for August 2025.

The momentum was also seen in mechanization, with imports of agricultural machinery and implements surging by 123.9 percent to US$1...