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Agrivision convention brainstorms agricultural challenges
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Thursday, 15 October, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The 10th National Convention of Agrivision–2026 held on October 13 and 14 at the ICAR–National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi, brought together students, scientists, policymakers, agricultural entrepreneurs and farmers to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges in the agriculture sector.
Organised under the aegis of Agrivision and the ICAR Agricultural Education Division, the convention witnessed the participation of around 450 students from agriculture and allied sciences representing 25 states, along with senior officials of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and other eminent experts.
The inaugural session was attended by Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), and Director General, ICAR, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included Dr Y. S. Malik, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education); Dr Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor of Central Agricultural University, Imphal; and Dr A. K. Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Jat emphasised the need for Indian agriculture to move beyond a production-centric approach towards an integrated agri-food system and value-chain model. He highlighted the importance of market research, market intelligence and aligning agricultural production with consumer demand to improve farmer profitability.
He also stressed the need to strengthen linkages between production, marketing and value addition to ensure better economic returns for farmers.
Dr Mishra and Dr Singh appreciated Agrivision’s initiatives and encouraged students to explore entrepreneurship, innovation and employment opportunities in agriculture. They also highlighted the potential of careers in agricultural teaching, research and extension services.
The two-day convention facilitated interaction among students, scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs and farmers, fostering the exchange of knowledge and experiences across the agricultural value chain. Key areas of discussion included agricultural education, technological transformation, research, market-oriented farming, entrepreneurship and farmer-centric development.
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