Agricultural production in India depends upon millions of small farmers. It is the intensity of their effort and the efficiency of their technique that will help in raising yields per acre. Because of inadequate financial resources and absence of timely credit facilities at reasonable rates, many of the farmers, even though otherwise willing, are unable to go in for improved seeds and manures or to introduce better methods or techniques. Provision of sufficient and timely credit at fair rates of interest has, therefore, to be considered as an integral part of agricultural development. This book explains the system of agricultural finance in India. It provides an in-depth analysis of the role of NABARD as the apex refinance body, in promoting agricultural and rural development in India.