The agri-tech sector is expected to create 60,000-80,000 new employment opportunities over the next five years, a senior executive of TeamLease Services said.

Agritech addresses every aspect of farming, from water irrigation advancements for seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides to offering access to advanced farm machinery and market linkages for selling produce, TeamLease Services Chief Strategy Officer Subburathinam P told mediapersons.

The sector also empowers farmers with real-time advisory services, such as climatic forecasts, pest and disease predictions, and irrigation alerts, helping them make informed decisions in addition to bridging financial gaps by offering credit, insurance, and digital payment solutions as well, he noted.

"The agritech sector in India employs approximately 1 lakh people across various roles, including technical, operational, and managerial positions. In the five years, the sector is expected to generate 60-80K new job opportunities. These will span across roles like AI development, technology, supply chain management, and sustainable farming solutions," Subburathinam said. He said, most agritech jobs are not seasonal, as the sector focuses on technological innovation, analytics, and continuous operational support.

For roles that may have seasonal peaks, such as crop monitoring or operations during sowing and harvesting, employees are often engaged in other activities like data analysis, equipment maintenance, or upskilling during the off-season, he said.

He further said agritech jobs are a mix of hybrid and on-ground roles.