Mapping Agricultural Entrepreneurship Research in India: A Bibliometric Analysis
Shalini Dash
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ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, India.
Gautam Parmar
Department of Business Management & Finance, ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, India.
Pronab Jyoti Powrel
International Agribusiness Management Institute, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, India.
Amit Lathiya
Planning Cell, Directorate of Research and Dean PGS, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: This study aims to assess the research landscape of agripreneurship in India by identifying publication trends, influential authors, major research themes, collaborative networks, and emerging research areas. Additionally, it seeks to highlight existing knowledge gaps within the field.
Study Design: Bibliometric analysis employing performance analysis and science mapping techniques.
Place and Duration of Study: The study analysed journal articles concerning agricultural entrepreneurship in India, published from 2000 to March 2025.
Methodology: A total of 3,208 research articles were retrieved from the Lens.org database using the keywords "Agriculture," "Entrepreneur," and "India." To ensure relevance and quality, only journal articles were included. The Biblioshiny application, part of the Bibliometrix R package, was utilised to analyse annual scientific production and citation patterns. For keyword co-occurrence analysis and network visualisation, VOSviewer was employed. A minimum threshold of three keyword occurrences was set to construct the bibliometric maps.
Results: The analysis shows an increasing focus on Indian agricultural entrepreneurship (agripreneurship) research, especially in the last ten years. Key areas of study have been sustainable entrepreneurship, precision farming, digital advancements, and agribusiness initiatives led by young people. Although research output has increased in research publications, gaps remain in interdisciplinary collaboration, empirical support, and policy applicability. The lack of cooperation between academic institutions, industry, and policymakers underscores the necessity for more robust institutional connections.
Conclusion: In India, research on agripreneurship is advancing, with a growing focus on sustainability, technological advancements, and entrepreneurship among young people. Bridging current knowledge gaps through interdisciplinary studies, enhanced institutional partnerships, and targeted policy measures can aid in building an inclusive and sustainable agripreneurial ecosystem. Future studies should prioritise empirical evaluations, real-world case analyses, and practical models to bolster rural development and agricultural resilience.
Keywords: Agribusiness, bibliometric analysis, biblioshiny, entrepreneurship in agriculture, entrepreneur, VOSviewer