Overview: The Young Farmers Conclave 2024, held on December 28 at NGM College, Pollachi, brought together over 210 participants, including farmers, students, and agripreneurs. The event, themed Farmers to Agripreneurs: Success Stories, offered a platform for sharing knowledge on sustainable farming, innovation, and agribusiness opportunities.
Project Description
The Young Farmers Conclave 2024, held on December 28 at NGM College, Pollachi, brought together over 210 participants, including farmers, students, and agripreneurs, in a dynamic exchange of knowledge and ideas. With the theme Farmers to Agripreneurs: Success Stories, the event provided an inspiring platform for discussions on sustainable farming, innovation, and agribusiness opportunities.
Speakers such as Kaliprakash from Panmayam Permaculture, Sowmiya from Hooga Seeds, Kumaraguru from Sigma Farmers Market, Pradeep from Rangamalai Organic Farms, and Saravanan from Deesan Farms shared their journeys of transforming traditional farming into profitable ventures. Their insights into seed conservation, direct market linkages, organic farming, and scaling agribusinesses resonated deeply with attendees.
The conclave emphasized practical solutions, offering participants valuable strategies to enhance their farming practices while maintaining ecological balance. Farmers explored innovative techniques to add value to their produce, while students and aspiring agripreneurs gained insights into branding and market access. With 400+ volunteer hours dedicated to making the event a success, the conclave facilitated meaningful networking opportunities and strengthened the spirit of collaboration in agriculture.
Moving forward, plans include mentorship programs to connect experienced agripreneurs with aspiring farmers and expanding outreach to rural farming communities. The event successfully planted the seeds for a future where sustainable and profitable farming go hand in hand, ensuring that knowledge-sharing and innovation continue to empower the next generation of agripreneurs.
Key Highlights
- Diverse Participation: Brought together 150+ students, farmers, and experts to exchange knowledge on sustainable agriculture.
- Focus on Innovation: Showcased cutting-edge practices and technologies to enhance regenerative farming methods.
- Knowledge Sharing: Facilitated discussions on sustainable farming techniques, benefiting both students and practitioners.
- Community Empowerment: Strengthened collaboration between academia, farmers, and industry experts for long-term agricultural sustainability.
Focus Area: Awareness