ICFTCA 2023 | Rajahmundry
Theme and Sub-Themes
Theme 1: Genetics and Genomic Strategies for Enhancing Commercial Value
- Sub-themes :
- • Exploring genetic resources for breeding and pre-breeding
- • Classical and molecular breeding for accelerating genetic gains
- • Exploiting new biology for enhancing intrinsic value of crops
Theme 2: New Vistas in Crop Management for Resilient Commercial Agriculture
- Sub-themes :
- • Advances in mechanization and energy conservation
- • Advances in biotic and abiotic stress alleviation for enhanced produce quality in high value crops
- • Strategies for sustaining natural resources and crop productivity
- • Innovative approaches for crop diversification and opportunities in secondary agriculture
- • Climate change – Impacts on commercial crops
Theme 3: New Perspectives in Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition
- Sub-themes :
- • Emerging technologies in extraction, detection and characterization of bioactive compounds
- • Innovative technologies in diversified value added products
- • Issues of addressing post-harvest product deterrents
- • Advances in packing and packaging technologies
Theme 4: Next Generation Technologies for Information Dissemination and Digital Agriculture
- Sub-themes :
- • Precision farming and traceability
- • Innovative extension strategies
- • Agri-business Incubators for entrepreneurial FPOs in commercial agriculture
Theme 5: Innovative Market Interventions for Commercial Agriculture
- Sub-themes :
- • Market intelligence and avenues for expanding new markets
- • Climate resilient value chain models
- • Policy interventions for profitability, exports/export promotion for improved livelihoods
- • Industry preparedness for export and import substitution
