National Horticulture Fair 2024

Santhosh Kumar 06/03/2024
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National Horticulture Fair 2024 mind map Organized by ICAR-IIHR In collaboration with Society for Promotion of Horticulture (SPH) BESST-HORT Technology Business Incubator ICAR-IIHR ICAR-ATARI Bengaluru Leading development departments Theme NextGen Technology Led Horticulture for Sustainable Development Date and Location March 5, 2024 - 09:00 To March 7, 2024 - 17:30 ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka Focus Promoting integration of cutting-edge technologies Smart irrigation Controlled environment farming Vertical farming Goals Explore space use efficiency Sustainable horticulture practices Minimizing ecological footprints Opportunities for Participants Visit, watch, and learn Exhibit, sell, and advertise Categories for participation Seeds and Planting Materials Green House Research and Development Plant Nutrients Pesticides Sthree Shakti Groups SHGs Figs and FPOS Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Packaging Agri Export Services Financial Institutions Government and Semi-Government NGOs Tissue Culture Protocols or Plants IIHR-ATIC Services and Products Organic Farming and IFS Market Functionaries Plant Growth Modifiers Garden Accessories Business Incubation Process Special Events and Workshops Daily workshops & conferences Topics include Urban Horticulture Terrace/Rooftop/Vertical Gardening Hi-tech Horticulture Protected Cultivation & Vertical Farming Soilless Cultivation Cocoponics/Hydroponics/Aeroponics Waste to wealth Farm Composting /Kitchen Waste Value addition & waste utilization of flowers Home scale package & storage of fresh fruits & vegetables Registration compulsory before February 20 Stall Information High-Tech Stalls (Structure and Shamiyana) Nursery Stalls Food Stalls GST applicable Notable Technologies Showcased Arka Onion Bulblet Planter Field planting capacity: 0.12 hectare per hour Labor efficient (35%) and reduced drudgery Vitamin D Enrichment Technology Fabricated low-cost device for Elm oyster mushroom Exposed to 100 watts UV-B light for 10 minutes Fulfills recommended dietary allowance Enriched vitamin D levels sustained for 6 months ICAR-IIHR Established in 1967 Focuses on Basic, applied, and strategic research on horticultural crops Working on 58 horticultural crops 13 fruits, 30 vegetables, 10 flowers, 5 medicinal crops Achievements Released 354 varieties 156 technologies Commercialized 176 technologies to 746 clients Issued 1,250 licenses Pros/Significance Showcases latest technologies Demonstrates sustainable development practices Benefits growers, horticulturists, and other stakeholders Offers consultancy, training, and workshops Way Forward Digital horticulture Optimizing resource use Enhancing crop yields Environment-friendly practices for sustainable development

The National Horticulture Fair 2024, scheduled for March 5-7 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a significant event organized by the ICAR-IIHR. It focuses on showcasing next-generation technologies in horticulture aimed at sustainable development. The fair emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced technologies such as smart irrigation, controlled environment farming, and vertical farming into horticultural practices. It offers participants a unique opportunity to learn, exhibit, and engage with experts in various fields, including research and development, organic farming, and food processing. With a rich program that includes special workshops and the presentation of innovative technologies like the Arka Onion Bulblet Planter and Vitamin D Enrichment Technology, the fair aims to educate and inspire farmers, agripreneurs, students, and other stakeholders towards more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices​​​​​​.

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