THE AGRI100 will make its debut at AgriCon India & HortiConnect India, scheduled for October 1–3, 2026, at BIEC, Bengaluru, where the inaugural edition's award ceremony will also be held.
The collaboration brings together Krishi Jagran's deep agricultural ecosystem, media strength, editorial capabilities and recognition expertise with Messe München India's global exhibition, business and international connectivity. Together, the two organisations aim to create a powerful platform that brings greater visibility to the people and institutions driving agricultural transformation.
A New Leadership Benchmark for Agriculture
THE AGRI100 is conceived as more than an awards programme. It is envisioned as an annual benchmark of agricultural leadership, recognising individuals and institutions for their leadership, impact, innovation, influence and lasting contribution to the agricultural ecosystem.
The platform will span the entire agricultural landscape, including farmers and farmer leaders, CEOs and industry leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists and researchers, policymakers, investors, technology leaders, FPOs and cooperatives, start-ups, institutions, sustainability champions and global agriculture leaders.
Selection will not be based simply on designation, company size, turnover or popularity. The central question will be whether a leader or institution has made a significant and lasting contribution to agriculture.
A Distinguished Jury at the Heart of THE AGRI100
A defining feature of THE AGRI100 will be the stature, diversity and independence of its jury.
The final list will be determined through a distinguished jury constituted by Krishi Jagran, drawing upon its extensive national and international network across agriculture and allied sectors. The jury will bring together respected personalities from agriculture, industry, science and research, policy, finance, technology, farmer leadership, entrepreneurship, institutions and global agriculture.
Krishi Jagran will support the jury with editorial research, ecosystem intelligence and a structured evaluation framework.
Krishi Jagran’s Agricultural Ecosystem
For more than three decades, Krishi Jagran has built a deep connection with India's agricultural ecosystem through journalism, knowledge, recognition and stakeholder engagement.
Its extensive ecosystem spans print, digital, social media, regional-language platforms, Agriculture World, major agricultural events and ground activations. Krishi Jagran has also developed major agriculture-focused platforms including MFOI, Crop Icons, Agri Icons 40 Under 40, MIONP and Farmer The Journalist.
This experience provides THE AGRI100 with a strong foundation to identify emerging leaders, understand the agricultural landscape and tell the stories of those shaping its future.
A Platform That Goes Beyond One Ceremony
THE AGRI100 is designed as a year-round leadership platform, extending beyond the annual recognition.
It will encompass THE AGRI100 Leadership Gathering, the Global Agriculture Leadership Dialogue, THE AGRI100 Recognition Ceremony, THE AGRI100 Stories and THE AGRI100 Annual Record, creating an enduring platform for agricultural leadership, dialogue and knowledge.
The long-term ambition is for THE AGRI100 to develop into a globally respected agriculture leadership property, with future possibilities including THE AGRI100 Book, THE AGRI100 Leadership Dialogue and THE AGRI100 Global.
A Recognition the Best Will Aspire to Earn
THE AGRI100 seeks to create something larger than an annual list. Its ambition is to establish a recognition that the agricultural ecosystem follows, respects and aspires to enter.
As the concept note states:
“The first edition will create the list. The following editions will create the tradition.”
Over time, the ambition is for a place on THE AGRI100 to become one of the most respected and coveted recognitions in global agriculture.
Grand Launch in Bengaluru
The agricultural community will witness the beginning of this new leadership journey at:
THE AGRI100 – Krishi Jagran Agriculture Leadership List
Grand Launch at AgriCon India & HortiConnect India
October 1–3, 2026, BIEC, Bengaluru
100 Leaders. One Platform. The Future of Agriculture.
About Krishi Jagran
Krishi Jagran is a leading agricultural media and knowledge platform with more than three decades of engagement with India's agricultural ecosystem. Through journalism, digital media, regional-language platforms, Agriculture World, major agricultural events and recognition initiatives, Krishi Jagran connects farmers, policymakers, industry, scientists, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.
About Messe München India
Messe München India is part of the Messe München global exhibition network and develops and organises professional trade fairs and business platforms across key industry sectors, connecting Indian and international stakeholders.
