it is infact a good idea. few things to keep in mind which you aslo must be knowing already. You need to have some bank balance for your daily needs as agri buis may not pay back immediately. select crop which suits you kind of land and which can be sold by you easily.
Agricultural income has a distinction of being income tax free, plus this is the only field where all the govts offers many sops.
apart from this, agri had been the strength of indian economy even in past. plus joy of being with the nature is incredible.
regarding risks , they are part of any activity we do.
this is what i feel others may differ from my view point. even i am in a transition phase from manufacturing buis to agri buis
