📍 Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

A three-day “Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training” will be organized in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, starting April 11, aimed at empowering farmers with modern agricultural knowledge and scientific guidance.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the festival will act as a “knowledge Kumbh” for farmers, where leading agricultural scientists will provide expert insights and practical solutions to enhance productivity and income.

🌾 Three-Day Knowledge Event for Farmers

The event will be held at Dussehra Ground in Raisen and will feature sessions across multiple seminar halls covering:

• Crop management
• Post-harvest techniques
• Digital agriculture and Artificial Intelligence
• Agricultural mechanization
• Natural farming and horticulture
• Market linkages and infrastructure

📅 Day-wise Highlights

📌 Day 1 – April 11

• Post-harvest management
• Use of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
• AI-based farming solutions
• Beekeeping for income growth
• Pulse crop productivity and expansion
• Waste-to-Wealth awareness on stubble management

📌 Day 2 – April 12

• Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) meet
• Soil health and sustainable farming
• Climate-resilient protected cultivation (polyhouse/shade net)
• Awareness on PMFBY crop insurance
• Integrated farming systems and nutrient management
• Hydroponics, precision farming, and vertical farming

📌 Day 3 – April 13

• KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) conference
• Seed systems for self-reliance in paddy
• Fisheries and pearl farming
• Agricultural credit and Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
• Dairy development and livestock farming
• Climate-friendly agriculture awareness

♻️ Waste-to-Wealth Focus

A key highlight of the festival will be the promotion of “Waste to Wealth”, where farmers will learn how to convert crop residue (stubble) into:

• Organic manure
• Bio-energy
• Additional income sources

Street plays and awareness sessions will also educate farmers about the environmental damage caused by stubble burning and its scientific alternatives.

🚜 Live Demonstrations by ICAR

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research will showcase:

• Soil testing facilities with on-site reports
• Drone technology for fertilizer spraying
• Hydroponics and high-tech horticulture
• Integrated farming systems
• Nursery management and grafting techniques

Farmers will also witness nano-fertilizer spraying and precision agriculture tools to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

🌍 Experience Sharing and Innovation

Progressive farmers and scientists from different states will share success stories, innovations, and market strategies to inspire others and promote practical adoption of advanced techniques.

🧾 Conclusion

The Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 is set to become a transformative platform for farmers, combining knowledge, technology, and practical training. With strong government support and scientific backing, the initiative aims to boost productivity, sustainability, and income for farmers across the region.