International Conference Day 1 - Thursday, January 23, 2025

Programme Schedule

Sl No Time Programmes
1 14:00 - 14:05 Welcome note by V.AnbukKumar , I.A.S Secretary to Govt, Agriculture Department, Government of Karnataka, Agriculture
2 14:05 - 14:10 Lighting of the Lamp
3 14:10 - 14:20 Address by German Consulate
4 14:20 - 14:30 Address by Swiss Consulate
5 14:30 - 14:40 Address by Cluster Coordinator GiZ - NRMAE
6 14:40 - 15:00 Introduction note on the conference: Jürgen Kroschel

Session 1: Farm-level transformation for sustainable production: Enhancing efficiency and reducing chemical inputs through agricultural innovations (Transformation Level 1)

Sl No Time Programmes
1 15:00 - 15:20 Nature positive solutions for shifting agrifood systems to more resilient and sustainable pathways: the importance of biodiversity for system transformation Carlo Fadda, Agrobiodiversity and CGIAR, Kenya
2 15:20 - 15:40 Impact of climate change on agricultural productivity and measures for increasing the resilience of agroecosystems Roopam Shukla, IIT, Roorkee, India (virtual)
3 15:40 - 16:00 Enhancing agricultural sustainability through water and soil management: Implications, Challenges and smart irrigation strategies for Climate resilience in Himachal Himalays Ranbir Singh Rana, CSKHPKV University, India
4 16:00 - 16:20 Harnessing ecosystem services for pest and nutrient management Ravishankar Manikam, World Vegetable Centre, India
5 16:20 - 16:40 Integrated pest management focusing on advances and innovations in biological control Frank Chidawanyika, ICIPE, Kenya
6 16:40 – 17:00 Innovations in disease management in vegetatively propagated crops Elly Ouma Atieno, CIP, Kenya
7 17:00 – 17:20 Artificial intelligence and sustainability in agriculture Rushi Vyas, University of New South Wales, Australia
8 17:20 – 17:40 Fostering agricultural extension innovations for sustainable food systems Randhir Singh Poswal, ICAR, India
9 17:40 – 18:00 Discussion and wrap up