OUAT Farmers’ Fair – 2026 Celebrates Women Agriculture Entrepreneurs and Advanced Agriculture

• Today’s farmer is not just a farmer but an agri-entrepreneur- Dy CM Shri Singh Deo

Bhubaneswar, March 2026: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) hosted the OUAT Farmers’ Fair – 2026, focusing on “Women Agri-Entrepreneur.” Deputy Chief Minister, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy, Pro-Chancellor of OUAT Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo inaugurated the event, highlighting the transformation of traditional agriculture into smart agriculture, making farmers agri-entrepreneurs.

Dy CM Shri Singh Deo praised Odisha’s production growth, thanking farmers for their contributions. FARD Minister Shri Gokulanand Mallick emphasized women’s empowerment through mixed farming.

Commissioner-cum- Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department Shri Sachin Ramachandra Jadhav said that developed agriculture is the cornerstone of developed India. 50 percent of its participants are women. OUAT Vice Chancellor Dr. Parvat Raul highlighted the success of OUAT. Dean Extension Professor Prasannajit Mishra, Professor Niranjan Panda was prominently present.

The fair honored women farmers, showcased innovations, and released books on agricultural technologies. Three books for the benefit of farmers, ‘Chasira Sansar’, ‘Compendium on Agricultural Technologies’, ‘Cost of Cultivation of important crops’ prepared by scientists of the university, were released. Similarly, various AICRP projects of OUAT were given achievement awards for excellent performance in various fields.

With over 15 stalls and participation from various colleges, the event promoted agricultural entrepreneurship and advanced practices.