North Zone Agriculture Conference
Why in News?
The North Zone Agriculture Conference 2026 is recently in the news because it was held on April 24, 2026, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the event marks a shift toward region-specific agricultural roadmaps to boost productivity and farmer income.
About
- Participants: Ministers and senior officials from 9 states and UTs, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Chandigarh.
- Purpose: Part of a nationwide series of zonal conferences to prepare for the National Kharif Conference (scheduled for May 28-29, 2026, in Delhi).
Importance
- State-Wise Roadmap: Shifting from a "one-size-fits-all" approach to a collective, region-driven strategy based on local soil and climate.
- Kharif & Rabi Planning: Developing more effective and practical seasonal planning for North India.
- Digital Empowerment: Promoting the Farmer ID (linked to 17 facilities) and digital agriculture.
- Lab to Land: Launch of the Viksit Bharat Krishi Abhiyan to deliver research and technology directly to over 60,000 villages.
Major Focus Areas
- Pulses & Oilseeds: Prioritizing the mission to make India self-reliant in pulse and oilseed production.
- Fertiliser Management: Reviewing chemical fertiliser use, promoting alternatives like Dhaincha seeds, and curbing black marketing.
- Market Linkages: Strengthening connections for farmers to ensure better price realisation for their produce.
- Crop Diversification: Encouraging states to share best practices, such as Punjab's paddy diversification and horticulture techniques in hilly states.
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