Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award - The Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award honors the top-performing KVK for its exceptional contribution to agricultural innovation, farmer training, and sustainable farming practices.
Best FPO - The Best FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) Award recognizes the most outstanding FPO for empowering farmers through collective farming, improved market access, value addition, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Best Farmer In Marketing - The Best Farmer in Marketing Award honors a farmer who has excelled in branding, packaging, and selling agricultural products through innovative marketing strategies, ensuring better income and wider market reach.
Best Farmer In Mechanisation - The Best Farmer in Mechanization Award honors a farmer who has successfully adopted modern farming equipment to boost productivity and efficiency. It also recognizes efforts in promoting mechanized farming practices within the community.
Best Farmer Award In Innovative Farming - Best Farmer Award in Innovative Farming Award recognizes pioneers adopting cutting-edge techniques like precision agriculture, AI, or vertical farming to enhance productivity sustainably. Winners are selected based on creativity, impact, and scalability of their methods. The award includes cash rewards, global exposure, and support for scaling innovations.
Best Honey bee farmer - The Best Honey bee Farmer Award recognizes a beekeeper who has excelled in scientific and sustainable apiculture practices, leading to high-quality honey production and pollination services. This award honors innovation in hive management, bee health, and value-added honeybee products, as well as contributions to biodiversity and income generation for rural communities.
Best Poultry/Dairy Farmer - The Best Poultry/Dairy Farmer Award is presented to a farmer who has shown outstanding performance in the field of poultry or dairy farming by adopting scientific techniques, maintaining high standards of animal health and hygiene and ethical livestock practices. This includes efficient feed management, use of improved breeds, disease control, and innovations in housing or processing. The award also acknowledges the farmer’s efforts in value addition, branding, and direct marketing of milk, dairy products, or poultry products, contributing significantly to income generation and rural development.
Best Farmer Award In Integrated Farming - The Best Farmer in Integrated Farming Award honors a farmer who has successfully implemented a diversified farming system combining crops, livestock, fisheries, horticulture, and other allied activities. This award recognizes the efficient use of resources, enhanced income stability, and sustainable farming practices. It also highlights the farmer’s role in promoting self-reliance and environmental conservation through integrated models.
Best Young Farmer Award - Best Young Farmer Award honors innovative and progressive young farmers excelling in agriculture, dairy, or animal husbandry. It encourages youth participation in farming through technology adoption and sustainable practices. Winners receive cash prizes, mentorship, and recognition to boost their agribusiness ventures.
Best Female Farmer Award - The Best Female Farmer Award honors a woman who has excelled in agriculture through innovation, hard work, and sustainable practices. It also recognizes her role in empowering rural women and inspiring others in the farming community.
Best Research Award in Farming System - The Best Research Award in Farming System is presented to a researcher or agricultural scientist who has made significant contributions to the development and advancement of integrated and sustainable farming systems. This includes innovative research in combining crops, livestock, aquaculture, agroforestry, and natural resource management to improve farm productivity, income, and environmental health. The award highlights impactful field-level applications, farmer-oriented solutions, and contributions to national food and farming system resilience.
Best Farmer Award In Harvesting and Processing - The Best Farmer Award in Harvesting and Processing recognizes a farmer who has excelled in adopting efficient, timely, and sustainable harvesting techniques. It also honors innovations in post-harvest handling, grading, storage, and value addition to reduce losses and enhance product quality. This award highlights the farmer’s role in improving marketability and income through scientific processing methods.
Best Farmer Award In Organic Farming - The Best Farmer Award in Organic Farming is presented to a farmer who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to practicing and promoting organic agriculture. This includes the use of natural inputs, composting, crop rotation, biological pest control, and eco-friendly methods that preserve soil health and biodiversity. The award recognizes the farmer’s efforts in producing chemical-free, nutritious food, gaining organic certification, and creating awareness among other farmers and consumers. It also highlights their role in building sustainable food systems and contributing to environmental conservation.
Best Farmer Award In Sugarcane Farming - The Best Farmer Award in Sugarcane Farming is awarded to a farmer who has demonstrated excellence in sugarcane cultivation through the adoption of advanced and sustainable farming practices. This includes the use of high-yielding varieties, efficient irrigation methods like drip or furrow systems, integrated pest and nutrient management, and timely harvesting techniques. The award also recognizes innovations in ratoon management, intercropping, and mechanization that enhance productivity, reduce input costs, and increase profitability.
Best Farmer Award In Harvesting and Processing - The Best Farmer Award in Harvesting and Processing recognizes a farmer who has excelled in implementing efficient and innovative harvesting techniques to minimize crop loss and maintain quality. This award also honors the adoption of advanced post-harvest processing methods such as cleaning, grading, drying, storage, and value addition, which enhance the shelf life and market value of agricultural produce. The recipient plays a key role in improving supply chain efficiency, reducing wastage, and increasing farmer income through better product handling and marketing strategies.
Best Research Award In Farming System - The Best Research Award in Farming System honors a researcher or agricultural scientist who has made significant advancements in developing integrated and sustainable farming models. This includes innovative research on combining crops, livestock, fisheries, agroforestry, and natural resource management to optimize productivity, resource use efficiency, and environmental sustainability. The award recognizes impactful research outcomes that have been successfully applied in the field, benefiting farmers by improving income stability, resilience to climate change, and overall farm system profitability.
Sustainable Farming Technology - Sustainable Farming Technology refers to the use of innovative, eco-friendly methods and tools in agriculture that ensure long-term productivity while conserving natural resources. This includes practices such as precision farming, drip and sprinkler irrigation, organic inputs, renewable energy (like solar-powered pumps), integrated pest management, and conservation tillage. The goal is to reduce environmental impact, maintain soil health, use water efficiently, and enhance biodiversity, all while ensuring economic viability for farmers and food security for future generations.
Best Dairy / Animal Keeper Award - Best Dairy and Animal Keeper Award recognizes excellence in milk production, animal welfare, and sustainable farming. Winners are selected based on high yield, ethical practices, and innovation. It includes cash prizes, certificates, and national/international recognition.