The 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) was inaugurated on November 24, 2025, at the NPL Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The three-day event (November 24–26) is organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA) in collaboration with ICAR, IARI, NAAS, and TAAS, with over 1,000 scientists, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad participating. The theme — 'Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection' — underscores the need for productive, climate-resilient, and sustainable agricultural systems. Chouhan released the IAC-2025 Declaration, with recommendations including promotion of soil-carbon sequestration, water-efficient farming, scaling up AI-based digital agriculture and the Agri-Stack framework, and mainstreaming natural and regenerative agriculture. The Congress is highly relevant to Rajasthan — one of India's largest states by area — where arid agro-climatic conditions, water scarcity, and climate variability threaten agricultural productivity. Key crop sectors of Rajasthan (mustard, bajra, pulses, spices) stand to benefit from advances in precision agronomy, drought-resistant varieties, and digital extension services discussed at IAC-2025.
6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) Inaugurated in New Delhi; Focus on Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) was inaugurated on November 24, 2025, at the NPL Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The three-day event (November 24–26) is organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy (ISA) in collaboration with ICAR, IARI, NAAS, and TAAS, with over 1,000 scientists, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad participating. The theme — 'Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection' — underscores the need for productive, climate-resilient, and sustainable agricultural systems. Chouhan released the IAC-2025 Declaration, with recommendations including promotion of soil-carbon sequestration, water-efficient farming, scaling up AI-based digital agriculture and the Agri-Stack framework, and mainstreaming natural and regenerative agriculture. The Congress is highly relevant to Rajasthan — one of India's largest states by area — where arid agro-climatic conditions, water scarcity, and climate variability threaten agricultural productivity. Key crop sectors of Rajasthan (mustard, bajra, pulses, spices) stand to benefit from advances in precision agronomy, drought-resistant varieties, and digital extension services discussed at IAC-2025.
Key facts
- The 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) was inaugurated in New Delhi on November 24.
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the three-day event.
- Over 1,000 scientists and policymakers participated from India and abroad.
- Recommendations include soil-carbon sequestration, AI-based agriculture, and Agri-Stack scaling.
- The theme was 'Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems'.
- Rajasthan's mustard, bajra, pulses, and spices benefit from advances in precision agronomy.
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Q: Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress 2025. Examine its recommendations and Rajasthan relevance.
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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress on 24 November 2025 at Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The 24–26 November event, organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy with ICAR, IARI, NAAS and TAAS, drew over 1,000 participants. The Declaration promotes soil-carbon sequestration, water-efficient farming and Agri-Stack—critical for Rajasthan.
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Which Union Minister inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) in New Delhi in November 2025?
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) at NPL Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi on November 24, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where was the 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) held?
The 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) was inaugurated on November 24, 2025, at the NPL Auditorium, Pusa Campus, New Delhi, and ran for three days (November 24–26, 2025). It was organised by the Indian Society of Agronomy in collaboration with ICAR, IARI, NAAS, and TAAS.
Who inaugurated the 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) and what was its theme?
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated IAC-2025. The theme was 'Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Conservation.'
What are the key recommendations made at IAC-2025 relevant to modern agriculture?
Key recommendations from IAC-2025 include soil-carbon sequestration, AI-based agriculture, and scaling of the Agri-Stack digital platform. Over 1,000 scientists, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad participated in the congress.
How does the International Agronomy Congress 2025 relate to Rajasthan's agriculture?
Rajasthan's major crops — mustard, bajra (pearl millet), pulses, and spices — stand to benefit from advances in precision agronomy highlighted at IAC-2025. The congress's focus on climate-resilient agriculture is especially relevant for Rajasthan's arid and semi-arid farming conditions.
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