Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) to be held in New Delhi from November 24 to 26
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025), which is scheduled to take place from November 24 to 26 at the National Physical Laboratory, Pusa, New Delhi. The event is described as the world’s largest global gathering of agronomists, agricultural specialists, policymakers and development partners.
Organisation and Theme
The congress is being organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences. The theme for this year, Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection, focuses on the need to develop future-ready agricultural systems that are productive, climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable and nutrition-secure.
Inaugural Session
The inaugural session will be led by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Minister of State Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Dr. R. S. Paroda, Chairperson, TAAS and former Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR; Dr. Panjab Singh, former Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR; Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary (Agriculture); Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR; and Dr. C. H. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-IARI, will also participate in the event.
Participation and Key Sessions
Experts from international organisations such as FAO, CIMMYT, ICRISAT, ICARDA, IRRI and IFDC are expected to attend. The event will also see participation from Vice Chancellors of agricultural universities, ICAR Deputy Directors General, industry representatives and agri-business innovators. With more than 1,000 global delegates, the congress will host plenary sessions, thematic symposia, lead lectures, poster presentations, an exhibition and a dedicated Young Scientists and Students’ Conference.
Focus on Agricultural Initiatives
The congress will highlight India’s progress in climate-smart, resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. It will also present achievements under key government initiatives, including the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM-PRANAM, Digital Agriculture Mission, National Mission on Natural Farming and PM-Kisan.
Discussion Themes
Sessions at the event will cover topics such as carbon-neutral agriculture, eco-nutrition, regenerative agriculture, digital agriculture systems, farmer-led innovation ecosystems and agricultural education programmes.
Background
The Indian Society of Agronomy, established in 1955, is one of the oldest scientific organisations in India. Based in New Delhi, it publishes the Indian Journal of Agronomy and conducts national and international conferences to promote research, education and extension in agronomy.