The two-day conference brought together State Agriculture Ministers, senior officials of the Central and State Governments, ICAR, and other stakeholders to deliberate on key priorities and preparedness for the Rabi season.
On 28–29 September 2026, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, held a National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2026 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The conference was inaugurated by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
The two-day conference aimed to strengthen Centre–State coordination and evolve a coordinated, outcome-oriented strategy for enhancing agricultural production, productivity, sustainability, and farmers’ incomes. The discussions also built upon the key learnings and outcomes of the recently held Zonal Conferences on Agriculture.
The first day consisted of three rounds of parallel thematic group discussions covering Atmanirbharta, Diversification and Production Growth; Sustainability and Climate-Resilient Agriculture; and Digital Agriculture, Infrastructure, Financing, and Risk Management. These discussions focused on issues such as Mission for Aatmanirbharata in Pulses, oilseeds, and oil palm, horticulture, cotton, seed availability, natural farming, soil health, farm mechanisation, FPO financing, infrastructure, marketing reforms, PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, Kisan Credit Card coverage, Digital Agriculture, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, plant protection, agricultural statistics, among others.
The second day will focus on the key learnings from the Zonal Conferences and outcomes of the thematic discussions held on the first day. The agenda will include the Rabi season weather outlook, fertilizer availability and balanced use of fertilisers, Digital Agriculture Mission, Farmer Registry, Digital Crop Survey and AgriStack, Mission for Aatmanirbharata in Pulses, National Mission on Edible Oils, crop and seed status, varietal adoption, PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, marketing reforms, and preparation of Agriculture Plans through ATMA and KVKs.
The Conference will also provide an opportunity for State Agriculture Ministers to share their views/experiences, state priorities, and suggestions for agricultural development and Rabi season preparedness. The inputs from States, along with the outcomes of the thematic deliberations, are expected to contribute towards a coordinated and outcome-oriented strategy for the Rabi Campaign 2026.
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