Ways in which industrial development can promote agricultural productivity are:
(i) Supply of agricultural inputs: Increase in industrial development encourage the supply of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, chemicals, etc.
(ii) Market for agricultural produce: The presence of industries would constitute ready and accessible markets for agricultural produce
(iii) Rise in income of farmers: increase industrial development will increase the level of income of the farmers.
(iv) Less pressure on land: with growth in industry some people will be encouraged to leave the land and work in the industries.
(v) Better quality raw materials: industries could collaborate with farmers by assisting them with high yielding and better quality seeds to ensure better quality produce through research.
(vi) Industrial development will facilitate the mechanization of agriculture.