Key organisations including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi‑Arid Tropics and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research participated.
Agreements were signed with the Global Crop Diversity Trust and several technology and research institutions to boost innovation.
Awards covered categories like crop improvement, climate resilience, digital agriculture and livestock enhancement.
Speakers highlighted the need for forward‑looking strategies, robust data systems, and living laboratories that connect research with real‑world farming practices.
The event also presented the International Solidarity for South‑South Cooperation in Agriculture Global Awards, recognizing innovations such as heat‑tolerant wheat varieties and digital agriculture platforms.
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