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After three consecutive successful Conclaves on Agriculture, Argus News is hosting the next edition in May 2025. The Conclave is a dynamic platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, scientists, agripreneurs, and farmers to discuss the evolving landscape of agriculture. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and policy reforms, the Conclave aims to address key challenges, foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, driving actionable solutions for a more productive, sustainable, and resilient agricultural sector. Whether exploring cutting-edge technologies, policy interventions, or emerging agribusiness trends, Agri Vikas 2025 serves as a catalyst for shaping the future of farming and agribusiness.
The Agriculture Conclave has been hosted by Argus News for the last three years:
Agri Vikas, the Agriculture Conclave has been hosted by Argus News for the last three years, which have had a reasonable impact. The very first edition of the Conclave in 2022, dealt with challenges and opportunities arising out of transformation of the agriculture sector in Odisha. In 2023, the Conclave concentrated on leveraging the agriculture sector through Cooperatives in Odisha. This was followed by the Conclave in 2024 the thrust of which was smart and sustainable agriculture eco-system in Odisha.
The Indian agriculture sector is poised to take-off with specific programs and initiatives and unveil a better tomorrow. With the Government striving to boost agricultural production, enhance productivity, and improve farmers’ livelihoods by addressing critical challenges and fostering sustainable development through innovative practices and supportive measures. The thrust is to move from conventional methods to modern technology. Despite the decline of the share of agriculture in India's GDP to 15 per cent last fiscal year from 35 per cent in 1990-91 it remains the leader in employment. Its share in employment was 44.1 per cent in 2017-18, which has increased to 46.1 per cent in 2023-24.
Agriculture in Odisha is undergoing a transformation which is being driven by innovative technologies, enhanced irrigation, and financial assistance. Global agricultural practices are being localised through institutional research and policy coherence. Agriculture in Odisha is slated to become the source of prosperity and well-being in the state. As an effort to strengthen the welfare of farmers, the Government has taken special care that they are covered by various schemes. The Government has initiated the process of procurement of paddy from farmers. Further, the priority is on Crop Diversification focussing on pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and high value crops.
Argus News, the fastest growing Odia Satellite News Channel, has emerged as the Voice of Odisha with its fearless and independent reporting ethics. Backed by state-of-the-art technology, Argus reaches out to the farthest corners of the state and also connects to the Odia Diaspora beyond the state and the country with a strong digital presence. Argus News believes in The Power of Truth. With a focus on current news, views and analysis, it is our attempt to cover Odisha like none other.
◆ Crop Diversification: Pulses, Oilseeds, Horticulture
◆ Role of technology in empowering small & marginal farmers
◆ Sustainable Farming & Chemical-Free Agriculture
◆ Agri Entrepreneurship and Rural Economy
◆ Doubling Farmers’ Income: Strategies and Challenges
◆ Climate Change & Risk Mitigation - Crop Insurance
◆ Infrastructure Development (Irrigation, Cold Storage, Mandi)