India to host national conference to coordinate Rabi season agricultural strategy

The Indian government will host the ‘National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2026’ on September 28–29 in New Delhi. Inaugurated by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the two-day event aims to strengthen coordination between the Centre and various states to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and farmer incomes.

The conference will involve state agriculture ministers, senior government officials, and stakeholders from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Discussions are organized into three thematic areas: Atmanirbharta, Diversification and Production Growth; Sustainability and Climate-Resilient Agriculture; and Digital Agriculture, Infrastructure, Financing and Risk Management.

Key agenda items include the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in pulses, oilseeds, oil palm, horticulture, and cotton. Other topics of deliberation include seed value chain reforms, natural farming, soil health, farm mechanization, and digital initiatives such as the Digital Agriculture Mission, Farmer Registry, and Digital Crop Survey.