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Raisen to host 'Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026' from 11 April

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on 5 April 2026 that the three-day 'Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training' will be held at Dussehra Maidan, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, from 11 April.

Summary

The 'Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training' will be held at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, as a three-day programme starting 11 April 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on 5 April 2026. Farmers will get guidance from agricultural scientists in subject-based sessions at four venues covering crop management, markets and modern technology. Sessions will cover post-harvest management and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, digital and AI-based agriculture, beekeeping, pulses, natural farming and stubble management under a 'Waste to Wealth' concept. 12 April will include a farmer producer organisation meet and awareness workshops on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. ICAR live models of soil testing, drones, hydroponics and integrated farming systems will be showcased.

Key facts

Event
Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training
Venue
Dussehra Maidan, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Dates
Three days from 11 April 2026
Theme highlight
Stubble 'Waste to Wealth'
Showcase
ICAR soil testing, drones, hydroponics, integrated farming

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Where is the 'Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026 – Exhibition and Training', announced on 5 April 2026, to be held?

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Correct answer: C — Dussehra Maidan, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

The Agriculture Ministry said the festival will be held at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen.

Q2 Advanced

Under which concept will stubble management be presented at the Raisen agriculture festival?

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Correct answer: A — Waste to Wealth

The release says technologies to turn stubble from 'waste to wealth' will be presented.

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