09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival of Chief Guests & Expo Visit
Arrival of dignitaries and visit to technical stalls, startup pavilions, live demonstrations and exhibition areas.
Programme 2026
Detailed Two Days Programme Schedule
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Standard Session Format
All technical sessions during the three-day programme follow a standardized interactive format to ensure practical, farmer-oriented knowledge sharing and effective participation.
30 Minutes
Technical lecture by Subject Expert / Scientist on the session topic.
15 Minutes
Experience sharing by Progressive Farmer / Agri Entrepreneur / Company Representative.
15 Minutes
Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers.
Day 1
12 June 2026
Technology, district vision, precision farming, natural farming, soil health and dryland resilience.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Inaugural Session & District Agri-Tech Vision
Formal inauguration of Rythu Panduga, keynote addresses by dignitaries, district vision.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Precision Farming, Smart Irrigation, Fertigation & Automation Systems
30 Minutes: Sri A S Subba Rao, DGM-Agronomy, Netafim Irrigation Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
10 Minutes: Experience sharing by Progressive Farmer, Agri Entrepreneur, relevant Company Representative
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Natural Farming Based PMDS & 365 Days Green Cover: A Climate Resilient Strategy for El Nino and Drought Management
30 Minutes: Dr. G.V. Ramajaneyulu, Head, Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Secunderabad & Sri V.Lakshmanaik ,DPM & Chief Innovation and Technical Officer Sr.Thematic Lead IGGAARL, APCNF , RySS, Ananthapuram District / Dr.Zakir Hussain, Senior Thematic Lead, Science& Research, RySS
10 Minutes: Experience sharing by APCNF Farmer
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch break.
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM
Balanced Use of Fertilizers, Nutrient Management & Soil Health Improvement
30 Minutes: Dr. R. Mahendra Kumar, Retired Scientist, IIRR, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad
10 Minutes: Experience sharing by Soil Testing Expert / Bio-fertilizer Company Representative / Progressive Farmer
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
03:15 PM – 04:15 PM
Concept of ONBA (Organically & Nutritionally Balanced Agriculture) & Use of Robotics in Horticulture
40 Minutes: Sri E. Raja Sekhar Reddy, CEO, RM Kisan Center Pvt Ltd
10 Minutes: Progressive Farmer
10 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
04:15 PM-05:00 PM
Climate Resilient & Dryland Agriculture Technologies to Alleviate El Nino Effect
30inutes: Dr. K.V. Rao, Principal Scientist, CRIDA, Hyderabad
10 Minutes: Experience sharing by Progressive Farmer, Agri Entrepreneur, relevant Company Representative
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Drone Technology SOPs in Major Crops
15 Minutes: Sri D. Sambaiah, Principal Scientist in Agricultural Engineering, RARS, Lam, Guntur
10 Minutes: Experience sharing by Drone Technology Company Representative and Progressive Farmer
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Bengal Gram with Appropriate Cropping System & Value Addition
15 Minutes: Dr. Ashok Kumar, Principal Scientist (Agronomy), RARS, Nandyal
10 Minutes: Experience sharing by Progressive Farmer and Processing Entrepreneur
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
Day 2
13 June 2026
Technology,Innovation, banana, citrus, turmeric, protected cultivation, exports, post-harvest and value addition.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Farming 2.0 Powered by Startups & Technology
15 Minutes: Sri Shiva Karingu, Project Manager (Grants & Investments), aIDEA Technology Business Incubator, ICAR-NAARM
10 Minutes: Sri K Venkateswara Raju, Co-Founder & CTO, Nutriyo Agro Foods Pvt Ltd.
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Latest Trends in Production Technology, Processing & Value Addition of Banana
25 Minutes: Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Senior Scientist (Horticulture), Dr. YSRHU-RHRS, Kovvur
15 Minutes: Dr. A Prasad Babu, Nova Fresh Exports & Imports
10 Minutes: Sri C. Shekar, Ananafit Natural Fibre Weaver Cluster; Sri Anantha Padmanabha Reddy, Banana Powder Processor; and L Vijaya Bhasker Reddy, Progressive Farmer
10 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Production Technology & Crop Regulation in Citrus Crops
15 Minutes: Dr. Mukunda Lakshmi, Professor (Horti), College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta
15 Minutes: Dr. Sunil Kumar, Scientist (Plant Pathology), Regional Horticulture Research Station, Tirupati
10 Minutes: Y Sandhi Reddy, Progressive Farmer
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Production Technologies in Turmeric, Loose Flowers & Protected Cultivation
20 Minutes: Dr. Raghuveer, Asst. Professor (Horti), Kaveri University, Hyderabad
15 Minutes: Dr. Nagaraju, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture, Dr. YSRHU, Pulivendula
10 Minutes: Sri C. Mohan, Technical Expert, South India, Agriplast Industries Pvt. Ltd.
10 Minutes: K P Narayana & G Bal Reddy, Progressive Farmers
05 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
12:45 PM – 01:30 PM
Post Harvest & Value Addition in Agriculture Crops
30 Minutes: Dr. Kallemullah, Principal Scientist & Head, ANGRAU RARS Tirupati
10 Minutes: Processing entrepreneur and FPO representative sharing practical experiences
05 Minutes: Farmer interaction and discussion
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM
Lunch Break
Lunch break.
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Prospects & Opportunities for Growing Alternate Fruit & Spice Crops in YSR Kadapa, Role of Bio Fertilizers, Bio Pesticides & Its Prominence in Horticulture Crops
30 Minutes: Dr. Pallem Chowdappa Ph.D, TSG Member for MIDH, Ex-Director - CPCRI
10 Minutes: Sri N Prasad Kumar, CEO, Shine Gold Organic Invention Pvt. Ltd.
10 Minutes: Ms B Parvathi Rajyam, CEO & Founder, Samhitha Soil Solutions Pvt. Ltd
10 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
03:30 PM – 04:30 PM
Export Opportunities and Market Demand for Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Food Processing & Value Addition in Horticulture Crops, Role of Machinery in Horticulture, Latest Technologies in Button Mushroom
20 Minutes: Sri D Pedda Swamy, Business Development Manager (AP & TG), APEDA
15 Minutes: Dr Y Vidya Sankar Ph.D.Program Co-ordinator(CDP)
15 Minutes: Sri Shesha Sai, Managing Director, Best Engineering Technologies, Hyderabad
10 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers
04:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Agri Innovation Hackathon - Interaction with Hackathon Winners
Presentations by Selected Hackathon Team
Interaction with Agri Innovation Hackathon Winners
Presentation of Innovative Agri Solutions / Startup Ideas
Prize Distribution & Recognition of Winners
05:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Intensive Rearing of Sheep and Goats for Meat Production as Rural Enterprises
30 Minutes: Dr. G. Dileep Guptha, M.V.Sc., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati
15 Minutes: Experience sharing by Dairy Entrepreneur / Meat Processing Entrepreneur / Progressive Livestock Farmer
15 Minutes: Open interaction, questions and discussion with farmers