Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture forms the backbone of global food systems and rural economies. In the face of climate change, population growth, and environmental degradation, agricultural innovation is more important than ever.
This category recognizes outstanding research and development efforts that aim to improve crop yields, preserve soil health, and ensure sustainable water usage.
It includes work in biotechnology, smart farming technologies, organic farming practices, integrated pest management, and climate-resilient crops.
Projects involving drone-based crop monitoring, precision agriculture, and AI-driven yield prediction models also fall under this scope.
Research in agronomy, agroecology, and agricultural economics that influences policy or food distribution systems are also highly valued.
Individuals who contribute to improving smallholder farmer productivity, food processing techniques, and post-harvest technologies are honored.
Emphasis is placed on sustainable practices that reduce dependency on chemical inputs and increase resilience in the face of pests and natural disasters.
Recognition is also extended to innovations in animal husbandry, aquaculture, and agri-entrepreneurship models.
Efforts that empower rural communities, promote agri-education, and enhance agricultural extension services receive commendation.
Overall, the goal is to highlight those whose work ensures food security, fosters sustainable development, and uplifts farming communities globally.
Tracks
Key Areas: IoT, big data, AI/ML, remote sensing, robotics, automation.
Key Areas: Conservation, organic, agroecology, IPM, soil health, water efficiency, carbon sequestration, climate adaptation.
Key Areas: Genetic engineering, genome editing, molecular breeding, bio-based inputs, tissue culture, synthetic biology.
Key Areas: Sustainable food systems, urban agriculture, post-harvest, food processing, nutritional enhancement, food safety, supply chains, waste reduction.
Key Areas: Farm economics, policy analysis, market trends, rural livelihoods, agricultural finance, value chains, cooperatives, digital inclusion.
Key Areas: Animal breeding, nutrition, health, welfare, precision livestock, sustainable production, pasture management.
Key Areas: Vegetable/fruit production, floriculture, greenhouse, vertical farming, hydroponics/aquaponics, post-harvest handling.
Key Areas: Soil fertility, microbiology, nutrient management, conservation, remediation, plant physiology.
Key Areas: Irrigation technologies, water conservation, quality, governance, drought management, precision irrigation.
Key Areas: Farm machinery, automation, robotics, post-harvest machinery, renewable energy, farm infrastructure.
Key Areas: Alley cropping, silvopasture, windbreaks, integrated crop-livestock, biodiversity.
Key Areas: Disease/pest diagnosis and management, biological control, IPM, emerging issues.
Key Areas: Innovative teaching, knowledge transfer, extension services, digital tools, farmer training.
Key Areas: Agricultural marketing, value addition, food processing startups, supply chain, risk management.