Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) at the NPL Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The three-day event, running from November 24–26, unites more than 1,000 delegates from India and worldwide, including scientists, policymakers, students, and industry leaders. Organized by the Indian Society of Agronomy with partners ICAR, IARI, NAAS, and TAAS, the Congress focuses on re-envisioning agronomy for smart, sustainable, and productive agri-food systems.
Smart, Sustainable, and Profitable Agriculture for Viksit Bharat
Minister Chouhan highlighted that smart, sustainable, and profitable agriculture is the cornerstone for India’s development vision, “Viksit Bharat @2047.” He emphasized optimizing soil health, water use, biodiversity, eco-nutrition, and the adoption of digital agriculture, noting that agronomy acts as the bridge between scientific research and real-world farming. The Congress will shape national policy and regional strategies based on its outcomes.
Key Recommendations and Scientific Priorities
At the Congress, Minister Chouhan released the IAC-2025 Declaration, recommending priorities such as:
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Soil-carbon sequestration and water-efficient farming
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Scaling up AI-driven digital agriculture and the Agri-Stack framework
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Mainstreaming natural and regenerative farming systems
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Targeted innovation for youth and women farmers
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Advancing agronomy education, One-Health, LiFE Mission, and Net-Zero 2070 agricultural strategies
The Congress also features ten thematic symposia covering climate-resilient farming, resource efficiency, eco-nutrition, post-harvest management, young scientists’ innovation, and more. These discussions aim to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including zero hunger and climate action.
Global Partnerships and Research Leadership
Scientific leaders, including Dr. M.L. Jat (ICAR), highlighted India’s leadership in climate-smart agriculture research and the strategic alignment of IAC-2025 outcomes with the ICAR Vision–2050. The Congress reinforces India’s partnerships with the G20, FAO, CGIAR, and South–South Cooperation for global research advancement.
Conclusion
The opening of IAC-2025 marks a historic step for global agronomic dialogue, with new strategies proposed to cultivate a smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive agricultural future for India and the world.
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Source: PIB
