Date: 2026-04-23Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Northern Region Agriculture Conference is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026 in Lucknow, in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath
**Executive Summary**
The Northern Region Agriculture Conference is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at Hotel Centrum, Lucknow, to establish a fresh roadmap for agricultural development across North India. Attended by Union and State Ministers, the event focuses on integrating new technologies, markets, and digital missions into the farming sector. Key objectives include addressing systemic supply chain issues and promoting sustainable, farmer-centric development.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Leadership and Participation**
* The conference is led by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath.
* Participants include Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers from six states (Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand) and three Union Territories (Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu-Kashmir, and Ladakh).
* The gathering brings together senior officials, scientists, NABARD representatives, banks, startups, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
**Major Thematic Sessions**
* **Financial and Infrastructure Support:** Focus on the Kisan Credit Card and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
* **Mission-Mode Projects:** Discussions on the Pulses Self-Sufficiency Mission and the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds.
* **Digital Integration:** Implementation of the Farmer Registry under the Digital Agriculture Mission.
* **Horticulture:** Exploration of growth opportunities within the horticulture sector.
**State Innovations and Knowledge Exchange**
* Uttar Pradesh will present initiatives on intercropping with sugarcane and the direct seeding of paddy.
* Participating states will showcase "best practices" to facilitate knowledge exchange and regional agricultural reforms.
* The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will present integrated farming systems designed for small and marginal farmers.
**Regulatory and Supply Chain Issues**
* Strategies to control counterfeit pesticides and fertilizers.
* Measures to prevent the black marketing of fertilizers and improve distribution systems.
* Promotion of balanced fertilizer usage and sustainable farming models.
**Impact Analysis**
**State and UT Governments**
**Impact:** These entities are provided a platform to align local policies with national goals and share successful regional reforms.
**Action Required:** Ministers and officials must present state-specific best practices and collaborate on the North India agricultural roadmap.
**Small and Marginal Farmers**
**Impact:** Farmers stand to benefit from diversified farming models, improved access to credit, and more reliable supply chains for inputs.
**Action Required:** Farmers and FPOs should engage with the Digital Agriculture Mission's Farmer Registry and adopt integrated farming systems suggested by ICAR.
**Agricultural Scientists and Research Institutions (ICAR/KVKs)**
**Impact:** These stakeholders are tasked with bridging the gap between administrative policy and practical, real-world solutions.
**Action Required:** Provide technical presentations on sustainable models and continue providing expert guidance to progressive farmers and startups.
**Agriculture Startups and Food Processing Units**
**Impact:** The focus on new technologies and market connectivity creates a more favorable environment for private sector innovation.
**Action Required:** Leverage the platform to align business models with the highlighted government missions and infrastructure funds.
Key Entities Referenced
Northern Region Agriculture Conference: A high-level policy dialogue held in Lucknow to define the future roadmap for agricultural development across North Indian states and Union Territories.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The central ministry responsible for organizing the conference and coordinating national agricultural policies and farmers' welfare initiatives.
Digital Agriculture Mission: A primary policy initiative discussed at the conference, specifically regarding the development of a national Farmer Registry.
National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds: A targeted government mission aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in oilseed production, identified as a key thematic session.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund: A central scheme providing debt financing for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
The Northern Region Agriculture Conference is
scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026 in
Lucknow, in the presence of Union Agriculture
Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar
Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath
This significant gathering is expected to present a fresh
roadmap for agriculture and farming, while defining the future
direction of agricultural development across North India
The event will bring together Agriculture and Horticulture
Ministers from six states and three Union Territories, along
with senior officials, scientists, experts, and progressive
farmers on a common platform
Posted On: 23 APR 2026 3:49PM by PIB Delhi
Lucknow is set to emerge tomorrow as the center of an important dialogue focused on agricultural policy,
farmers’ welfare, and comprehensive agricultural development. The presence of Chief Minister Shri Yogi
Adityanath and Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will add national importance to
the conference. Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary
and Shri Ramnath Thakur, will also attend.
The Northern Region Conference will be organized at Hotel Centrum, Lucknow, on April 24. The program
will begin with an inaugural address by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, followed
by an address by Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. This conference is being viewed not merely as a
government meeting, but as a platform connecting agriculture with new ideas, new technologies, and new
markets. Immediately after the inaugural session, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will address a press
conference.
The conference will include day-long thematic sessions covering major topics such as the Kisan Credit
Card, the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, opportunities in horticulture, the Pulses Self-Sufficiency
Mission, the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds, and the Farmer Registry under the Digital
Agriculture Mission.
These sessions will be attended by Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana,
Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu-Kashmir, and Ladakh. In addition,
progressive farmers, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), startups, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs),Agriculture scientists, NABARD representatives, banks, and food processing units will participate,
ensuring that discussions focus on practical challenges and real-world solutions rather than being limited
to administrative matters.
On this occasion, the Government of Uttar Pradesh will present its major initiatives, including
intercropping with sugarcane and direct seeding of paddy, highlighting the state’s agricultural innovation
at the national level. Furthermore, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will showcase
their best practices, strengthening the exchange of knowledge and promoting agricultural reforms across
North India.
The conference will also address critical issues such as controlling counterfeit pesticides and fertilizers,
preventing black marketing of fertilizers, improving distribution systems, and encouraging balanced
usage. A presentation by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on integrated farming
systems will add further importance, with a focus on sustainable and diversified farming models for small
and marginal farmers.
The concluding session will include addresses by Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers from various
states, including Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Shri Surya Pratap Shahi. The event will conclude with
a keynote address by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Overall, this conference in Lucknow is expected to play a crucial role in determining agricultural priorities
for North India and will serve as a strong message promoting farmer-centric development under the
leadership of Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath.
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