{"id":996,"date":"2023-10-04T15:56:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/?post_type=insights-lab&#038;p=996"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:55:36","slug":"channel-partner-engagement-research-insights-2023-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"insights-lab","link":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/our-work\/insights-lab\/channel-partner-engagement-research-insights-2023-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Channel Partner Engagement Research Insights 2023: Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\" has-content-align-left has-overlay has-overlay--dark alignwide wp-block-biw-block-theme-hero\">\n\t<div class=\"biw-hero__grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumb-nav__wrapper\"><span class=\"breadcrumb-nav\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__media has-dynamic-border-radius\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__overlay overlay-dark\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Agri_banner-images-6.jpg\" alt=\"A man with a mustache, wearing a beige shirt and pink scarf, stands with arms crossed. 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A gear symbol with a decorative element is on the bottom left.\" class=\"biw-hero__bg-image\" style=\"object-position: 100% 55%;\">\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"biw-hero__title\" style=\"line-height: 1.2\">\n\t\t\t\t<em>78%<\/em> of Agri Channel Partners Seek Better <em>Engagement<\/em>\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"biw-hero__subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tChannel Partner Engagement Research 2023 | BI WORLDWIDE India &amp; KANTAR\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"biw-hero__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file hide-file-download-path\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-20dd2fb2-3308-4639-9ac2-6363fa060447\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/BIW-Drivers-of-channel-partners-engagement-Agriculture-Industry-eBook.pdf\">BIW-Drivers of channel partners engagement- Agriculture Industry eBook<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/BIW-Drivers-of-channel-partners-engagement-Agriculture-Industry-eBook.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-20dd2fb2-3308-4639-9ac2-6363fa060447\">Download Insights<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fce79bf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-8 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fce79bf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-orange\"><strong>Nurturing Agri Channel Partner Relationships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s agricultural sector is more than an economic pillar\u2014it\u2019s a way of life. From farming equipment to fertilizers, companies rely on channel partners to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation. In this highly price-sensitive industry, these partners, often based in semi-urban and rural areas, provide the last-mile connectivity from lab to land. However, their impact is often limited by a lack of market insights, product and crop knowledge, and technology adoption. Traditionally drawn to cash incentives, many still struggle to maximise their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent BI WORLDWIDE study revealed that <strong>69% of agriculture channel partners in India feel \u2018trapped\u2019<\/strong>\u2014the highest disengagement rate across industries. Their loyalty isn\u2019t driven by brand commitment but by a lack of alternatives, making them resistant to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In collaboration with KANTAR, BI WORLDWIDE India uncovered key motivators for channel partners in the agricultural sector. While rewards and recognition remain essential, partners also seek learning opportunities. Training in agricultural products, seasonal market trends, and farm operations can significantly enhance their effectiveness\u2014benefiting both partners and the farmers they serve. This presents a valuable opportunity for agricultural brands to invest in their partners\u2019 growth, strengthening engagement and driving long-term industry success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, BI WORLDWIDE India has developed exclusive engagement measurement tools like the <strong>Affection Matrix<\/strong> and strategic solution framework such as <strong>IBC (Invest, Build, Consider)<\/strong>. These tools empower agricultural companies to cultivate stronger, more committed channel partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  has-gradient-fill has-gradient-fill-orange\"><strong>Sowing the Seeds for an Engaged Channel Partner Base<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For agricultural brands, engagement goes beyond transactions. <strong>Tailored farmer loyalty programs<\/strong> and <strong>seed supplier reward programs<\/strong> help build trust, strengthen relationships, and drive long-term success. By offering meaningful rewards and learning opportunities, companies can turn channel partners into loyal, knowledgeable advocates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a proven track record in channel engagement across industries, BI WORLDWIDE India is ready to help agricultural businesses cultivate stronger partnerships, enhance market reach, and drive channel performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  layout-columns-10 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b5f5b40 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-gold-background-color has-background  has-dynamic-border-radius  layout-columns-4 has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-645d8aa7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to elevate your channel performance? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-controls=\"modal-header-lead-gen\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" href=\"#\" modal-id=\"header-lead-gen\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button modal-trigger core-button-trigger\">Let&#8217;s talk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transform your agriculture business with BI WORLDWIDE. 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