PM to Inaugurate 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists on August 3rd
The conference will showcase India's agricultural progress, including advancements in digital agriculture and sustainable agri-food systems
The pressing need for sustainable agriculture in the face of global challenges such as climate change and natural resource degradation will be a key agenda item at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE), beginning in Delhi on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
The event, being hosted by India after 65 years, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex. The triennial conference, organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists will be held from August 2-7. The theme for this year's conference is, "Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems."
It aims to tackle the pressing need for sustainable agriculture in the face of global challenges such as climate change, natural resource degradation, rising production costs and conflicts. An official release said the conference will highlight India's proactive approach to global agricultural challenges and showcase the nation's advancements in agricultural research and policy.
The ICAE 2024 will serve as a platform for young researchers and leading professionals to present their work and network with global peers. It aims to strengthen partnerships between research institutes and universities, influence policymaking on both national and global scales, and showcase India's agricultural progress, including advancements in digital agriculture and sustainable agri-food systems.
The conference is likely to witness the participation of around 1,000 delegates from around 75 countries.
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