India’s agricultural research council highlights crop genetics, climate-resilient farming, biofortification and food safety ahead of the October 27–29 conclave in New Delhi Key Highlights ESTIC 2026: Scheduled for October 27–29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, across 12 thematic areas. Innovation showcase: Thematic exhibition to feature 13 departmental stalls,

National celebration in New Delhi recognises women farmers’ contributions to agricultural value chains, sustainable farming and rural livelihoods; women accounted for 59.8% of India’s agricultural workforce in 2025 Key Highlights National event: Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 will be celebrated on October 15 at the Dr. B. R.

At Agrivision’s 10th National Convention, Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights 49% growth in agricultural production over a decade, tighter regulation of agricultural colleges and opportunities to diversify farm incomes Key Highlights 49% growth: India’s total agricultural production increased by 49% between 2014 and 2024, according to the Agriculture

ICAR to showcase innovations in crop improvement, gene editing and sustainable agriculture at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in New Delhi from October 27–29 Key Highlights ESTIC-2026 dates: October 27–29, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. ICAR’s role: Lead participation in the thematic session

ICAR Director General Dr. M. L. Jat urges India to move beyond production-focused farming towards agri-food value chains, with stronger market intelligence, value addition and farmer profitability Key Highlights 10th National Convention of Agrivision: Held on 13–14 October 2026 at the ICAR–NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi. Participation across

NRC 268 and NRC 270 record preliminary yields of around 20 quintals per hectare despite adverse weather conditions, compared with India’s average soybean productivity of 10–11 quintals per hectare Key Highlights Improved soybean varieties: ICAR–National Soybean Research Institute, Indore, assessed NRC 268 and NRC 270 during its

Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for coordinated implementation across 100 priority districts, with greater farm credit, pulses cultivation in rice fallow areas, water conservation and high-value horticulture Key Highlights District-led agricultural planning: District Collectors have been asked to review agricultural action plans monthly and accelerate implementation through coordinated

DARE-ICAR promotes plastic-free campuses, waste-to-wealth initiatives and the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, with potential lessons for hotels, restaurants and tourism establishments Key Highlights Nationwide cleanliness drive: The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are conducting indoor