The curtain raiser ceremony for Agricon India 2026, one of India’s most significant trade fairs dedicated to the agriculture sector, was successfully held yesterday at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. The event formally announced that Agricon India 2026 will be organized from 16th to 18th December 2026 in the Delhi-NCR region.
The mega event is being organized by Messe Muenchen India, one of the country’s leading B2B trade fair organizers. With India’s rapidly evolving agricultural economy in focus, Agricon India 2026 aims to create a high-impact platform where farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, cooperatives, manufacturers, exporters, investors, and policymakers can come together to exchange ideas, explore innovations, and discover global-standard solutions for sustainable and future-ready agriculture.
Distinguished Guests and Expert Panel
The curtain raiser witnessed the presence of several eminent personalities from the agricultural ecosystem. The panel discussion featured:
- Tarun Shridhar, IAS, Former Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
- Dr. K. M. L. Pathak, Former Vice-Chancellor, DUVASU, Mathura
- Dr. Kalyan Goswami, Director General, Agro Chemical Federation of India
- Dr. Poonam Malakondaiah, Former Agriculture Secretary, Andhra Pradesh, and Former Agriculture Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
- Samuel Praveen Kumar, Director (Marketing & Corporate Planning), Central Warehousing Corporation
Experts discussed the core focus areas of Agricon India 2026 and emphasized that the event must be farmer-centric, addressing farmers’ practical needs, technological advancements, and future agricultural strategies.
Farmers’ Voices Take Center Stage
The event also celebrated progressive farmers who are shaping modern Indian agriculture. Padma Shri awardee Dr. Bharat Bhushan Tyagi shared his inspiring farming journey and suggested that Agricon India should include a dedicated Farmers’ Pavilion featuring workshops and training sessions tailored for farmers.
Similarly, progressive farmer Karnail Singh highlighted the importance of such platforms in bridging the gap between farmers and modern farming practices, enabling them to adopt innovative and sustainable methods.
Organizers Share Their Vision
Srinivasan Srikant, Executive Director (Growth & Strategic Advisory), Messe Muenchen India, presented the overall vision and roadmap for the event. He stated that Agricon India 2026 will not only ensure nationwide farmer participation but will also see the presence of international companies, transforming it into a truly global agricultural platform.
“Born in India. Built for Bharat. Ready for the World.”
With the powerful theme “Born in India. Built for Bharat. Ready for the World.”, Agricon India 2026 will showcase the latest global innovations across diverse sectors such as agricultural machinery, smart irrigation, bio-inputs, solar energy, agri-tech, and farm finance.
The event aims to boost productivity, enhance competitiveness, and empower rural development, positioning India at the forefront of global agricultural transformation.
More than just a trade fair, Agricon India 2026 is envisioned as a movement for agricultural transformation bringing together farmers, innovators, and policymakers to chart the future course of Indian agriculture and drive the next wave of agrarian growth.
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