Farmtech India 2026

About the Conference

Farmtech India 2026 is a national-level conference aimed at transforming Indian agriculture through the strategic use of space-based and allied technologies. In alignment with NITI Aayog’s vision of doubling farmers’ income through sustainable and technology-driven growth, the conference seeks to bridge the gap between traditional farming practices and modern innovations.

Indian agriculture today faces multiple challenges including climate uncertainty, soil degradation, water scarcity, pest infestations, and inefficient supply chains. Space technology combined with AI, IoT, drones, and data analytics offers powerful solutions to enhance farm productivity, resilience, and profitability. This conference serves as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action among all key stakeholders.

Where

MERI Group of Institutions,
Janakpuri, New Delhi Campus

When

Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

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Event Schedule

Our Speakers

Who Should Attend

Agriculture Universities & ICAR Institutes

Central & State Government Officials

Space Sector Experts (ISRO, Startups)

Agri-Tech Innovators & Startups

Farmers & Farm Leaders

Scope of the Conference

Farmtech India 2026 will comprehensively explore how space-led and allied technologies can address India’s agricultural challenges through the following focus areas:

Identifying Farmers’ Pain Points

Farmers and farm leaders will share real-time challenges related to climate variability, crop yield optimisation, resource management, and market access through interactive sessions.

Applications of Space Technology in Agriculture

Discussions will highlight the use of satellite-based tools such as remote sensing for crop health monitoring, GIS for land mapping, and satellite-enabled weather forecasting using systems like INSAT and RISAT.

Integration of Allied Technologies

The conference will explore the convergence of space technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), drones, big data analytics, and blockchain to enable smart farming and transparent supply chains.

Policy and Implementation Roadmap

Aligned with NITI Aayog’s objectives, deliberations will focus on scalable pilot projects, funding mechanisms, and effective technology transfer to rural areas, ensuring inclusivity for small and marginal farmers.

Objectives of the Conference

Educate and Empower Farmers

To raise awareness about accessible space and digital technologies that can reduce input costs and improve crop yields.

Facilitate Knowledge Exchange

To create a farmer-centric dialogue where challenges are openly discussed and solutions are co-created.

Align with National Priorities

To contribute directly to NITI Aayog’s farmers’ income enhancement initiatives through quick-win, technology-enabled solutions.

Build Long-Term Partnerships

To establish sustainable collaborations between farmers, universities, government bodies, and the space sector.

Promote Inclusivity and Scalability

To ensure technology adoption among smallholders, women-led cooperatives, and tribal communities with a focus on digital literacy and affordability.

Adoption of Space and Allied Technologies in Agriculture by Developed Nations

Several developed countries have successfully integrated space technology into farming, providing blueprints for India. These examples highlight scalable models that have boosted productivity and incomes:

United States (Precision Farming via Satellites)

The USDA collaborates with NASA and private firms like John Deere to use Landsat satellites for crop monitoring. Farmers access variable-rate application tech (e.g., GPS-guided tractors) that optimizes fertilizer use, reducing costs by up to 20% and increasing yields by 10-15%. Universities like those in the Land-Grant system partner with farmers for field trials, while federal grants fund adoption—mirroring potential ICAR-ISRO collaborations in India

European Union (EU's Copernicus Program)

Through the European Space Agency (ESA), the EU’s Copernicus satellites provide free data for agriculture, integrated with AI for drought prediction and yield forecasting. In countries like France and Germany, governments subsidize farmer access via apps like the Farm Sustainability Tool, involving universities for research and farmer cooperatives for implementation. This has helped double farm incomes in some regions by minimizing losses from extreme weather, offering a model for India’s state-level adaptations

Australia (Drought Management with Space Tech)

Australia’s CSIRO (national science agency) uses satellites from Geoscience Australia for real-time water and soil monitoring in arid farmlands. Allied with universities and state governments, they’ve developed the “MyHarvest” app, which farmers use for decision-making. This public-private model has increased wool and crop incomes by 25% in pilot areas, emphasizing farmer-government dialogues similar to our proposed consortium.

Japan (Satellite-Driven Smart Farming)

Japan’s JAXA (space agency) partners with the Ministry of Agriculture and universities to deploy small satellites for rice paddy monitoring. IoT sensors allied with space data enable automated harvesting, reducing labour costs by 30%. Farmer cooperatives receive training, aligning with national income goals— a replicable approach for India’s rice belts.

Venue

📍 MERI Group of Institutions, Janakpuri, New Delhi Campus
🏛️ Organized by: MERI Department of Space Studies