Best Dairy/Animal Keeper Award - producing Awdh Gold Bilona ghee using bilona method
Sadhna Singh, a dairy farmer from Gonda (UP), won the Best Dairy/Animal Keeper Award after growing her herd from 2 buffaloes to 35 and producing premium "Awdh Gold" ghee using traditional Bilona methods. Her poultry farms earn ₹7–8 lakh/year, while fish farming adds ₹10 lakh annually. Recognized with the Kisan Samman Award 2024 and honored by Farm n Food Magazine, she blends traditional farming with modern entrepreneurship. Her journey inspires farmers to innovate while preserving heritage techniques.

Best Young Farmer Award - Her premium ghee sells for ₹3,000/liter in Paris
Shubhawari Chauhan, a 19-year-old farmer from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has won the 'Best Young Farmer Award' for her outstanding work in agriculture. She cultivates sugarcane and processes it into premium jaggery and sugar, supplying both Indian markets and international destinations like Paris, Germany, and South Africa. Additionally, she owns 25 indigenous cows, producing high-quality ghee that sells for ₹3,000 per liter in Paris due to its purity and health benefits. Her ghee has gained global recognition for its exceptional standards. Through her innovative farming techniques and commitment to excellence, she has become a role model for young farmers.

Best Farmer Award in Marketing - Poddar Farm Brand
Anant Poddar, a resident of Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, cultivates vegetables and medicinal crops using hydroponic techniques. In addition to this, he is also involved in the production and marketing of millets and multigrain flour.

Best Dairy / Animal Keeper – Co-founder of Revnar Farm
Milan Sharma from Noida started animal husbandry in 2017 with just two cows. She left her job as a project manager and pursued a course in commercial dairy farming from Karnal. Today, she manages over 100 animals and is engaged in cow-based agriculture with a turnover of ₹20 crore. Along with running a livestock-based business, she is also creating employment opportunities for others.

Best Farmer Award in Organic – Ghee Producer
Vigyan Shukla, a resident of Banda, cultivates crops using natural methods on 400 acres of land and sells them at twice the regular market price. He is also engaged in horticulture on 150 acres. He produces ghee from 535 cows of Sahiwal, Gir, and Tharparkar breeds, which he supplies to several districts at the rate of ₹3,500 per kilogram.

Best FPO Award – Turnover of Over ₹61 Lakh in 2023–2024
Sarthak Singh, a resident of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is the CEO of the Raipur Krishak Utpadak Evam Vipanan Sahkari Samiti Limited. He is involved in the cultivation of marigold, chamomile, and Dehradun Basmati Type-3. His Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) has 450 members. Under his leadership, the organization achieved a turnover of over ₹61 lakh in the financial year 2023–2024.

Best Female Farmer – Cultivation of Chia Seeds and Dragon Fruit
Indu Singh, from a Lucknow military family, began organic farming in 2016, successfully growing diverse crops like chia seeds, dragon fruit, and black potatoes. She pioneered the innovative "weekly farming" concept, optimizing time and resource efficiency in agriculture. Her sustainable methods have boosted crop diversity and productivity in the region. Through her dedication, she has demonstrated the transformative power of organic farming. Indu’s work inspires eco-friendly agriculture while promoting sustainability and innovation.

Best Farmer Award in Marketing -marketer of agricultural products
Pushpa Gautam, from the village of Bihra Khas in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, has become an inspiration for women farmers. She is actively involved in the processing and marketing of agricultural products and also trains women farmers in modern farming techniques. In recognition of her efforts, she was honored with the Best Farmer Award in Marketing by Farm n Food magazine, published by Delhi Press.

Best Farmer in Innovative Farming - fruit cultivation
Dr. Jaynarayan Patidar has been awarded the Best Farmer in Innovative Farming. On his 15-hectare farm, he cultivates a variety of fruits such as oranges, guavas, mangoes, pomegranates, and sweet lime, along with crops like wheat, spices, garlic, and chickpeas. Additionally, he has established a dairy farm with indigenous cow breeds, generating extra income through animal husbandry.

Award for Sustainable Farming Technology -known as helicopter farmer
Dr. Rajaram Tripathi, a celebrated agricultural leader, received the Agriculture Excellence Award for his sustainable farming innovations. With 30+ years of experience, he specializes in organic and medicinal farming on thousands of acres. A global pioneer, he has shared his expertise across 40+ countries, driving a farming revolution. Known as India’s “Helicopter Farmer,” he blends modern technology with traditional practices. His work inspires sustainable agriculture worldwide.

Woman Agri-Innovator of the Year – Honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Dr. Apoorva Tripathi has been recognized as the Woman Agri-Innovator of the Year and was honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her outstanding work as a young entrepreneur. She is promoting 100 organically certified herbal products, millets, medicinal flowers, honey, and jaggery-based spices cultivated by tribal women of Bastar. These products are being marketed under the brand name MD Botanical in both national and international markets.

Best Young Farmer – YouTube Channel "Krishi Jankaar"
Kapil Dhadak hails from the village of Riyavan, Tehsil Piploda, District Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh. He has been honored as the Best Young Farmer. Over 90,000 farmers across the country are connected with him and follow his farming techniques and crop recommendations shared through his YouTube channel "Krishi Jankaar", using them to improve their agricultural practices.

Best Male Farmer- Vermicompost Producer
Manohar Patidar, a resident of Parwalia village near Bhopal, has been awarded the title of Best Male Farmer. He is bringing innovation to agriculture by producing crops using organic fertilizers that he prepares himself. His produce is so trusted that customers purchase it directly from his farm. He also earns a good profit by producing and selling vermicompost and organic manure.

Best Farmer in Innovative Farming – Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
Geeta Prasad Patidar, a resident of Mugalia village in Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, has been awarded the Best Farmer in Innovative Farming. He has received training in various aspects of agriculture, including tractor operation, cultivation of medicinal and aromatic crops, rejuvenation of aging fruit plants and trees, use of modern agricultural machinery, post-harvest technology, and compost preparation techniques. His continuous innovation and adoption of modern practices have significantly enhanced his farming success.

Best KVK – Empowering Tribal Women
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh has been honored as the Best KVK. Spread across 46 acres, the center conducts seed production programs and tests new crop varieties developed by Indira Gandhi Agricultural University. This KVK plays a vital role in empowering tribal women by supporting various self-help groups and enhancing their participation in agriculture.

Promoting Agricultural Innovation and Farmer Training
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Raisen, has been actively adopting various agricultural innovations. The center regularly provides training to farmers on advanced farming techniques. Through its official website, the KVK also offers farmers a wealth of information, including modern agricultural technologies, weather updates, mobile alerts, and news publications, helping them stay informed and improve their agricultural practices.

Best FPO (Shakti Pooja) – Food Processing
Pushpalata Jatav leads the Shakti Pooja Mahila Farmer Producer Organization (FPO). Around 1,637 women are associated with her FPO. The products produced by the organization are processed using natural methods, and the high quality of these products has gained significant popularity.

Best Research in Farming System
Dr. Jyotsna Mishra is currently serving as Associate Professor and Vice Principal at the Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences. She has conducted in-depth research in rice biofortification and tissue culture, which significantly contributes to the advancement of agricultural technologies and the promotion of nutritional security.

Best Female Farmer -Trained 7,500 farmers in mushroom production
Nisha Niranjan promotes innovation & sustainability in agriculture, specializing in mushroom cultivation and value-added products. She has empowered women and farmers through skill development in agro-processing.

Best Beekeeper Farmer - Earns ₹15 Lakh Annually from Advanced Beekeeping
Yashpal Kushwaha, a resident of Gram & Post Mirdhan (Tehsil & District Morena, Madhya Pradesh), practices high-tech beekeeping on his 2-bigha land. By leveraging modern techniques and resources, he generates an annual income of ₹15 lakh while promoting sustainable apiculture.