The paper aims to analyze the agriculture and its emerging issues in the digital era under the state of Bihar as major objective. The study utilized secondary sources of data to attain the set objective. It is well known that the state of Bihar is an economically backward state in the country but agriculture is the backbone of economy. At present, majority of the population depend on agriculture for their livelihood. In the study period a significant increase in production was observed which was mainly due to state government initiatives, increase in MSP price and use of digital mode of transactions. The main issues prevails in the agricultural sector was productivity that is still very low. Pulses area and production is on decline trend, slow adoption of improved technologies and digital techniques are the important factors which is responsible for slow growth of agriculture in the state. Cropping pattern also indicates traditional practices of agriculture in present era that indicates that modern techniques are required. The study suggested for appropriate crop planning, scientific management and adoption of digital mode in agriculture for the betterment of farmers and state income. Therefore, the state government, agricultural department of the state, agricultural universities, and NGOs will have to come forward for the overall growth of agriculture in the state.

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