Seminar Conference and Mela

• Krushi Mahotsav and Farm Machinery Mela in Rayagada Witnesses Huge Crowd on its First Day

  The much-awaited District Level Krushi Mahotsav and Farm Machinery Mela at the GCD High School, Rayagada, Odisha started today. Krishi Jagran was present at the event as its media partner to do the ground reporting.…

• One Expo Organic North East 2023 Organized by Govt of Assam & SIMFED Kickstarts in Guwahati Today

  With a focus on the North East, the International Conference & Exhibition for the Organic Sector at Expo One aims to disseminate knowledge about organic farming, cutting-edge breakthroughs, possible applications for digitization, and cutting-edge technologies.…

• APEDA Organizes Virtual Buyer-Seller Meet to Tap Millet Export Opportunities in UAE

  The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) today organised a Virtual-Buyer Seller Meet to harness export opportunities in the United Arab Emirates as part of its series of sensitization programmes aimed at promoting the export of millets and their value-added products (UAE).…

• Workshop on Mainstreaming of Gender in AIF & MP Farm Gate App Held in Bhopal

  The primary goal of workshop was to increase women's participation in the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) and M.P. Farm Gate.…

• Zimbabwe Trade Conference Held at Federation of India Exporters, New Delhi Today

  The Chief Guest of the event was Raj Kumar Modi, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Zimbabwe.…

• Khadi Fest 2023 Begins at KVIC Headquarters, Mumbai

  Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission, inaugurated the Khadi Fest-23, which will take place at the KVIC Headquarters in Mumbai from January 27 to February 24, 2023, in the presence of Vinit Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, KVIC, and other senior officials.…

• Bhupender Yadav Meets German Delegation on Discuss Paths to Sustainable Development

  A bilateral meeting was held in New Delhi between the Indian delegation led by Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and the German delegation led by Ralph Brinkhaus for the German-Indian Parliamentary Group of the German Bundestag (Bundestag).…

• Punjab Agricultural University Releases Schedule of Kisan Mela

  According to Ashok Kumar, director of extension education, preparations are underway at PAU for the successful and smooth organisation of the Kisan Mela for the farmers, who are our most valuable assets.…

• Why Farmers & Agri Corporates Must Attend 1st Expo on Organic North East?

  The first Expo on Organic North East, which will be hosted by the Department of Agriculture in Assam and organized by the Sikkim State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd (SIMFED) with Krishi Jagran as the expo's media partner, is scheduled to take place from…

• Fisheries Dept Holds Planning Meeting for ‘Sagar Parikrama’ Phase III

  The Department of Fisheries (DoF) hosted a planning meeting for 'Sagar Parikrama' Phase III in New Delhi, chaired by Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India.…

• Tourism Ministry to Organize 1st Global Tourism Investors’ Summit in April 2023

  The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will organize the country's first Global Tourism Summit in New Delhi from 10-12 April 2023, under the auspices of India's G20 Presidency, to which all G-20 member countries will be invited. The CII is the event's Industry Partner.…

• “Cold Chain Industry Critical to Food Safety & Extending Shelf Life of Perishable Products”: Agriculture Secretary

  The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the National Centre for Cold Chain Development (NCCD) as a knowledge partner, organised the "India Cold Chain Conclave" on January 19th in New Delhi.…

• Punjab Health Minister Inaugurates ‘Eat Right Millet Mela’ in Mohali

  Millets are crops that are native to arid regions and thrive in drought-like conditions. Millet farming has a direct impact on habitat restoration and conservation.…

• SIMFED to Host North East's 1st Expo on Organic Farming in Feb; Check Major Highlights

  In order to support the growth of the entire value chain for the promotion of organic products globally, the expo aims to highlight the potential of organic farming in the Northeastern region and connect growers with consumers.…

• Kazakhstan President Stresses on Global Food & Water Security at Voice of Global South Summit

  The world must concentrate its efforts on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia, climate change, food and water security, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the Voice of Global South virtual summit.…

• Upcoming Events in January You Must Look Out For!

  We have created a list of some major events happening this month. Here you can find all the details about these events with the date and venue.…

• 14th World Spice Congress to be Held in Mumbai From 16-18 Feb 2023

  India is referred to as the "Spice Bowl" of the world. It produces a wide range of high-quality, rare, and medicinal spices. The 14th World Spice Congress (WSC) will be held in Mumbai from February 16-18, 2023, with the goal of creating new opportunities for…

• NICSTAR-2023: Kerala Governor Inaugurates International Conference on Radiation Technologies

  On the first day of the conference, important scientific sessions were held on the expanding horizons of radiation technology in India, nuclear techniques in food and agriculture, nuclear technology beyond nuclear power applications, and advances in the production of theragnostic and radiopharmaceuticals.…

• 3-Day Flower Exhibition Concludes in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur

  A three-day exhibition in Chhattisgarh's Raipur, which ended on Monday, featured over a hundred different types of plants, including bonsai and flower saplings. Prakriti ki Ore Society, Department of Horticulture, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, and Jindal Group organised the exhibition at Gandhi Udyan in Raipur's…

• Sona Machinery Attends Sugar & Ethanol India Conference 2023

  Underscoring its commitment to supporting the ambitious E20 2025 vision, Sona Machinery, the undisputed leader in agro-processing equipment manufacturing, attended the Sugar & Ethanol India Conference (SEIC) 2023.…

• "All 37 CSIR Labs to be Turned Into Global Centers of Research & Innovation": Dr Jitendra Singh

  Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, has launched the "One Week One Lab" campaign to highlight India's global excellence in technology, innovation, and startups.…

• DPIIT to Host Startup India Innovation Week Beginning January 10, 2023

  Startup India Innovation Week will be held from January 10- 16, 2023, by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to commemorate the Indian Startup Ecosystem and National Startup Day (16th January 2023).…

• 16th International Flora Expo Begins in Delhi

  The 16th International Flora Expo, organiZed by Media Today Group, is now open and will take place from January 6th to 8th, 2023 at the NSIC Exhibition Complex in Okhla, New Delhi. The Flora Expo will take place alongside the 15th Landscape & Gardening Expo…

• North East Krishi Kumbha-2023: Tomar Calls NE as country's Heaven; Need to Adopt New Farming Techniques

  Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, inaugurated the administrative-cum-academic block office of the College of Agriculture in Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya.…

• "Best Fertile Land in Country is in Uttar Pradesh": Yogi Adityanath

  Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of UP, has invited several banking & financial sector leaders to become partners in the development of his state, which happens to be the country's most populous state. During his 2-day visit to Mumbai ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors…

• Ministry of Jal Shakti to Organize ‘1st All India Annual State Ministers Conference on Water’ on 5th & 6th January, 2023

  India’s water sector will play crucial role in reaching the heights that the country aspires to in the coming years. The Ministry of Jal Shakti is organising the "1st All India Annual State Ministers Conference on Water" with the theme "Water Vision@2047" on the 5th…

• Kenya to Host 6th Edition of Africa Agri Expo in February 2023

  Africa's fertile untapped land and enormous underlying prospects have always paved the way for such events, which connect the continent's agribusiness to the rest of the world.…

• Three-Day Agri Progress Expo to be Held in Ludhiana from 20-22 January, 2023

  The Ludhiana Exhibition Centre in Punjab's Sahnewal city will host an international exhibition on agricultural machinery and dairy technology from January 20-22, 2023.…

• "Huge Trading Opportunities for Madagascar in India's MSME, Pharma, Aquaculture & Manufacturing Sectors": E.S. Kathir at Trade Conference

  The India Madagascar Trade Conference was organized on December 27, 2022 by the Indian Economic Trade Organization and the Embassy of Madagascar to strengthen bilateral trade relations.…

• 1st Expo Organic North East: SIMFED to Organize India’s Biggest Trade Fair on Organic

  Realizing the potential of organic farming in the country's North Eastern region to connect growers with consumers and to support the development of the entire value chain for the promotion of organic products globally, this edition is known as Expo One International Trade Fair for…

• “Need to Double Agriculture Growth Rate”: CM Yogi at AgriGation FPO Leadership Summit & Exhibition in Lucknow

  Yogi Adityanath stated that if the state is to be projected as the growth engine of the country's economy, the agricultural growth rate must be doubled from what it is now. He believes Uttar Pradesh has great potential.…

• UPL & AIIMS Co-Host National Symposium on ‘Clinical Toxicology’ to Create Awareness on Occupational Hazards in Agriculture

  Poisoning is a significant global public health hazard. The incidence of poisoning in India is among the highest in the world. It is estimated that more than 50,000 people die every year from toxic exposure.…

• 10th North East Festival to Begin Today in Delhi

  The 10th edition of the North East Festival kicks off on December 23 in the national capital to promote the region's diverse life, culture, traditions, and tourism.…

• Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Addl Secretary, Agri Ministry Chairs Meeting on Application & Use of GI of Honey at Krishi Bhawan

  A meeting on the application and use of Geographical Indication (GI) of Honey was held on December 22, 2022 at Krishi Bhawan, presided over by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.…

• COP 15: India Agrees to 'Historic Biodiversity Deal' to Protect Nature

  Over 190 countries, including India, adopted a landmark agreement Monday to "halt and reverse" the unprecedented decline in biodiversity that has already pushed 1 million species to the brink of extinction.…

• Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S. Puri addresses Plenary Session at 7th Petrochemical Conclave, New Delhi

  Hardeep S. Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, addressed the Plenary Session of the 7th Petrochemical Conclave in New Delhi today in the presence of Rameswar Teli, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Labour and Employment,…

• Agro Food Processing Conclave 2022: U’khand to Implement Logistics Policy to Encourage Industrial Development

  Uttarakhand government has included industrialists' suggestions in its industrial policy for its industrial growth, as per Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.…

• Nepal: Indian Embassy Holds Event on IYM-2023 to Focus on Potential of Millets

  In collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Indian mission in Kathmandu hosted an India-Nepal Agri Meet cum curtain raiser for the International Year of Millets 2023 on Thursday.…

• GIS 2023: Global Investors Show Interest in Agriculture, Infrastructure in UP

  Investors from all over the world have submitted investment proposals in a variety of sectors in Uttar Pradesh, including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure. This comes as Yogi Adityanath's government sends delegations to various foreign countries to solicit investment in the state.…

• “Digital Agriculture Mission Played Crucial Role in Improving Farmers Standard of Living”: Prahlad Singh Patel, MoS-FPI

  Government, with the interests of farmers in mind, has created a new concept from seed to market, in which the Digital Agriculture Mission has proven to be a miracle. According to the Union Minister, this mission has played an important role in improving the farmers'…

• Union Agriculture Minister Chairs 32nd Meeting of Board of Directors of National Horticulture Board

  The 32nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Horticulture Board (NHB) was held on 14th December 2022 in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Chairman of the Board.…

• Over 60 Agri Startups to Showcase their Latest Technologies & Concepts at KISAN 2022

  KISAN Fair is a forum to help farmers realise new ideas, technology & innovative concepts. It is organised with the objective to create a single platform for the Indian Agri-community.…

• National Health Ministers’ Conclave on Universal Health Coverage Day 2022 Concludes in Varanasi

  Community Health Officers are the pivotal link operating at the cutting edge and providing primary health care services at the grassroots. They are the field's health army. Their contribution is critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage goals.…

• "GST-like Council can be Replicated in Agri Sector & Digital Economy": NK Singh at CII Global Economic Policy Summit

  All taxes on fossil fuels must facilitate India's transition to a green economy. Changing agricultural patterns will be crucial to reducing fossil fuel use and assisting in the green transition.…

• PM National Apprenticeship Mela to be Held in 197 Indian Districts

  The PM National Apprenticeship Mela aims to serve as a bridge between candidates and establishments, allowing them to access opportunities in apprenticeship training.…

• “Technology & Innovation can Help Boost Sustainability”: S. Niranjan Reddy at SmartAgri Summit

  On December 9, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its SmartAgri Summit and Exhibition 2022 at the Sheraton Hotel, Hyderabad. The summit's theme was ‘Sustainable Agriculture through AgriTech Solutions.’…

• “India can Achieve Net-Zero By 2047”: Experts

  Sectoral experts, academics and climate activists deliberate on multiple issues related to Energy and Finance at the 4th annual Energy Finance Conference India, 2022 organised at IIT-Madras, Centre for Financial Accountability, Indo-German Center for Sustainability and Climate Trends.…

• Odisha Govt Launches ‘Odisha AgTech Challenge 2022'

  The agricultural sector in Odisha engages ~60% of the total workforce and accounts for ~18% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). While there has been a positive trend in farmers’ income in the state, this is a pivotal opportunity to leverage technology to bolster this…

• IIIT Hyderabad to Organize 1-Day Annual Conference on Data-Driven Tech on 17 Dec 2022

  The conference, organized by IIITH's Technical Innovation Hub (IHub-Data) and Intel's Initiative on Applied AI (INAI), will go into great detail about the possibilities for market research on academic research projects. Panel discussions would cover the verticals of (a) AI for Healthcare and (b) AI…

• Two Action-Packed Exhibition & Conference Days At The 3rd Global Vertical Farming Show Come To An End!

  The 3rd Global Vertical Farming Show - GVF 2022, which took place on November 29th and 30th at Welcomhotel By ITC, Dwarka, New Delhi, wrapped on a strong note.…