Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Experts call for agribusiness innovations at AERA conference
Experts gathered at a big meeting to talk about how to make farming better.
They said we need new ideas in farming businesses to help things improve.
They also talked about how important it is for women to be involved in farming and how farming has grown a lot in the past ten years.
They want scientists to create new types of crops that can handle changes in the weather.
Everyone agreed that farming can be made even better with new ideas and teamwork.
The 33rd annual conference of AERA, India, was inaugurated at NAARM with a focus on innovations in agribusiness, women empowerment, and climate resilient agriculture.
Ramesh Chand, Member NITI Aayog, emphasized the need for timely innovations in agribusiness to stimulate improvements and reinforce allied sectors.
Women's contribution to the agri-sector was highlighted, with statistics showing they make up 34% of the total workforce and 12% participation in agri-related activities.
Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director-General of ICRISAT, called for increased investments and partnerships to foster innovations in agri-food systems and tackle climate change.
Experts agreed that agricultural challenges should be turned into opportunities through agribusiness innovations and transformations.
- Who
- Experts, agri-economists, industry personnel, scientists, young scholars, NAARM faculty and staff, students
- What
- 33rd annual conference of Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA), India
- When
- Inaugurated on Monday
- Where
- National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM)
- Why
- To discuss innovations in agribusiness, women empowerment, and climate resilient agriculture
- Event
- 33rd annual conference of Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA), India
- Theme
- Innovations in Agribusiness, Empowering Women and Climate Resilient Agriculture
- Participants
- Nearly 300, including agri-economists, industry personnel, scientists, young scholars, NAARM faculty and staff, students
- Women's Contribution
- 34% of total workforce, 12% participation in agri-related activities
- Key Speakers
- Ramesh Chand (NITI Aayog), Dr Himanshu Pathak (ICRISAT), Dr PK Joshi (AERA), Dr. Samarendu Mohanty (PJTSAU)
