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BHU Hosts Global Summit on Climate-Resilient Farming Solutions

Banaras Hindu University, in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines, is hosting an international conference on climate-resilient agriculture from February 5 to 7. The event expects over 500 participants, including scientists, policymakers, and farmers from India and multiple countries. Discussions will cover climate-smart agriculture, genomics, AI in farming, and natural resource management. University officials and organizers believe the conference will shape future agricultural strategies and be a milestone for global food security.

Key Points: BHU Hosts International Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture

  • Global focus on climate challenges
  • Innovations in AI and genomics
  • Over 500 participants from 23 states
  • Collaboration with IRRI Philippines
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International Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture to be hosted by Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University collaborates with IRRI for a global conference on climate-smart agriculture, innovations, and sustainable farming solutions.

"The event will emerge as a milestone in advancing climate-resilient agriculture globally. - Organizers"

Varanasi, January 28

Banaras Hindu University's Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding in the Institute of Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines, is set to host the 'International Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development, Innovations and Solutions' from February 5 to 7 this year.

This conference aims to attract global attention to highlight the challenges posed by climate change and explore innovations, technologies and policy solutions in agriculture.

The convenor of conference and Head Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding Shravan Kumar Singh and the Organising Secretary J. Jorben said that around more than 500 participants including leading Scientist, Academicians, Policy makers, Industries Experts, Research Scholars and progressive Farmers from 23 states of India and other countries like USA, Mexico, Philippines, Serbia, Nepal, etc. are expected to attend.

The deliberation will cover topics such as climate smart agriculture, Sustainable crop production, Genomics and Breeding innovations, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning applications in farming, Natural Resource Management and Agriculture entrepreneurship.

BHU Vice Chancellor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, the conference's Chief Patron, conveyed his best wishes for its success. Director of the Institute, Prof UP Singh, termed it a timely initiative that would significantly contribute to addressing climate change in agriculture. Senior scientist Dr. Swati Nayak and her team at IRRI Philippines are helping with the grand success.

According to the Organizers the Conference will help shape future agricultural strategies at national and international levels. They expressed confidence that the event will emerge as a milestone in advancing climate-resilient agriculture globally.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is fantastic news! BHU taking the lead on such a critical issue. Hoping the discussions on AI in farming reach our local farmers. Our agriculture needs these modern solutions desperately.
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Rohit P
Great initiative, but I hope it's not just another talk shop. The real test is implementing these "policy solutions" on the ground. Our farmers need actionable help, not just conferences.
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Aman W
Including progressive farmers is key! Finally, the people who actually work the land get a seat at the table. Genomics and climate-smart agri can revolutionise Indian farms. 👏
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Vikram M
Proud to see BHU and Indian scientists leading this global conversation. Climate change is hitting our monsoons and crop patterns hard. We need homegrown, resilient seeds and techniques.
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Kavya N
Hope the outcomes are shared in regional languages for farmers to access. Also, glad to see Dr. Swati Nayak and IRRI involved - their work on rice is phenomenal for food security.

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