New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The government has approved the continuation of its flagship Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme beyond September 30, 2026, extending its operational timeline until March 31, 2027. This would bolster agricultural infrastructure and improve access to financing for projects across the farm sector, according to two people aware of the development. The extension is expected to give further fillip to investments in post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets, helping improve storage, processing and supply-chain efficiency. This assumes significance given that India loses agricultural produce worth Rs.1.53 lakh crore each year due to post-harvest inefficiency. The AIF scheme provides financin...