The Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025), described as the world's largest global gathering of agronomists, agricultural experts, policymakers and development partners, will be held in New Delhi from November 24-26 at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Pusa. It is organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS).
The theme for the year is ‘Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection', highlighting the urgent need to create future-ready agricultural systems that are more productive, climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable and nutrition-secure. The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Dignitaries such as 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 be present.
Experts from international organisations, including FAO, CIMMYT, ICRISAT, ICARDA, IRRI and IFDC, Vice Chancellors of agricultural universities, ICAR Deputy Directors General, industry representatives, and agri-business innovators will also attend. The congress, expected to host over 1,000 global delegates, will feature plenary sessions, thematic symposia, lead lectures, poster presentations, an exhibition, and a Young Scientists and Students' Conference. Discussions will cover carbon-neutral agriculture, eco-nutrition, regenerative agriculture, digital agriculture systems, farmer-led innovation ecosystems, and agricultural education programmes, showcasing government initiatives such as the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), Soil Health Card Scheme, PM-PRANAM (Mother Earth Programme), Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), National Mission on Natural Farming and PM-Kisan.
The Indian Society of Agronomy, established in 1955 and headquartered in New Delhi, publishes the Indian Journal of Agronomy and organises national and international conferences.
Key Entities Referenced
Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025): A global gathering of agronomists, agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners to be held in New Delhi.
Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA): The organizer of the Sixth International Agronomy Congress, a scientific organization that advances research, education and extension in agronomy.
New Delhi: The location where the Sixth International Agronomy Congress will be held.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The ministry associated with the event, as highlighted by the Union Minister's inauguration.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA): A major government initiative whose achievements will be showcased at the event.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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 to inaugurate the event
Posted On: 21 NOV 2025 6:57PM by PIB Delhi
The Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC–2025) — the world’s largest global gathering of
agronomists, agricultural experts, policymakers and development partners — will commence from
November 24 to 26 at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Pusa, New Delhi.
Organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA), this three-day event is being held in
collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the ICAR–Indian Agricultural
Research Institute (IARI), the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and the Trust for
Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS).
This year’s theme — ‘Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental
Protection’ —highlights the urgent need to create future-ready agricultural systems that are more
productive, climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable and nutrition-secure.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh
Chouhan will inaugurate the event. 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 be present on the occasion.
Experts from several international organisations, including FAO, CIMMYT, ICRISAT, ICARDA,
IRRI and IFDC, along with Vice Chancellors of agricultural universities, ICAR Deputy Directors
General, industry representatives and leading agri-business innovators are expected to participate in
the event as well.
With over 1,000 global delegates, the event is poised to serve as a unique platform for world-class
scientific discourse. The programme will feature plenary sessions, thematic symposia, lead lectures,
poster presentations, an exhibition, and a dedicated Young Scientists and Students’ Conference.
India is emerging as a global leader in climate-smart, resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.
The event will showcase the achievements of several major government initiatives, including:National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
Soil Health Card Scheme
PM–PRANAM (Mother Earth Programme)
Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)
National Mission on Natural Farming
PM-Kisan
Discussions at the congress will cover themes such as carbon-neutral agriculture, eco-nutrition,
regenerative agriculture, digital agriculture systems, farmer-led innovation ecosystems, and
agricultural education programmes.
Background
Established in 1955, the Indian Society of Agronomy is among the oldest and most prominent
scientific organisations in India. Headquartered in New Delhi, the Society publishes the Indian
Journal of Agronomy and organises national and international conferences to advance research,
education and extension in agronomy.
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