5F Farming Conference 2021

The Program is organized for Practicing Plant Breeders, Industry Leaders, Crop Science Researchers, Academic Faculty and Leaders, Farmers/Agriculturists, Opinion Leaders and Policy Experts, Government Officials/Administrators, Marketing & Extension Professionals, and Students.

Agriculture has always been challenged by the need to develop climate resilient, high yielding crop varieties for Food, Feed, Fiber, Fuel & Fine Chemicals (5F). The post COVID-19 scenario is highly stressful for all sectors including agriculture — due to disruption in the availability of seasonal workers, supply chain interruptions, cash-strapped start-ups, and logistic issues. Some of these disruptions may remain even after the pandemic ends, bringing a new dimension of awareness to risk preparedness, co-dependencies, and the pursuit of efficiency.

This is the time to 'Realign Indian Agriculture for a Sustainable Future' — by redefining performance metrics for the robustness of agribusiness, creating resilient markets for economic sustainability, and shortening food travel for adequate food availability. Some of the key considerations are:

• Comprehensive integration of cutting-edge science and precision technology for sustainability and tapping the full potential of agriculture stakeholders
• Value chains must be diversified to meet evolving consumer preferences, enhance nutritional intake, and develop markets for new consumer-preferred products
• Agriculture and food processing industry must be strengthened locally through successful FPO models to ensure future rural prosperity
• Reprioritizing skills sector and technology interventions for continuous learning as key aspects to boost individual and industrial agility
• An array of policy reforms required to support agriculture, input and output value chains, and remunerative markets to farmers for national food and nutrition security
• Attract young and capable professionals to build a resilient ecosystem for sustainable primary and secondary agriculture in the country

We expect keynote and invited speakers to review recent developments in enabling technologies needed to realign agriculture for primary production, value addition, and targeted marketing strategies. The conference provides a perfect platform for Scientists, Industry Leaders, Policy-Makers, Farmers, Students, and other stakeholders for networking and mutual learning.

• 1st Day
  Jan 7 (Thu)
• 2nd Day
  Jan 8 (Fri)
• 3rd Day
  Jan 9 (Sat)
• 4th Day
  Jan 10 (Sun)

Registration for the conference was open from 15th September 2020.

* Single-day registration was also available on site: Indian participants ₹3,000 · Foreign participants $150 · Students ₹600

Note: 18% GST applicable on all fee categories.