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Calendar20th-21st March 2026
LocationKarnal, Haryana, India

National conference on Climate-Smart Regenerative Agriculture Conference 2K26

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About the Event

A Premier Platform Advancing Research, Innovation, and Collaboration in Agriculture

The GSFRED–ARCC Conference convened scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to address evolving challenges across agriculture and food systems, with a focus on climate-resilient and sustainable approaches.

  • Climate-smart and regenerative agriculture
  • Actionable and scalable research solutions
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange
  • Integrated One Health and sustainability approach
GSFRED Conference - Guests of Honour

Conference Objective

Driving impactful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and actionable outcomes

With rising greenhouse gas emissions, increasing climate variability, and growing pressure on natural resources, agriculture stands at a critical inflection point. Projections indicate significant temperature rise and shifts in rainfall patterns across India, directly impacting productivity, ecosystems, and livelihoods.

GSFRED 2026 was positioned to address these challenges by enabling research-led strategies for:

Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

Strengthening agricultural systems to withstand climate variability and environmental change.

Resource Optimization

Resource Optimization

Maximizing efficiency of soil, water, and inputs through data-driven management.

Sustainable Productivity

Sustainable Productivity

Enhancing yields through regenerative, science-backed agricultural practices.

Food & Environmental Security

Food & Environmental Security

Securing food systems while preserving ecosystems and supporting resilient communities.

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Key Themes

Focused areas shaping the future of agricultural science and sustainability

Discover Integrated Health Solutions

Discover Integrated Health Solutions

Soil, Water & Resource Management

Soil, Water & Resource Management

Food, Nutrition & Health Systems

Food, Nutrition & Health Systems

AI, Digital Agriculture & Technology Transfer

AI, Digital Agriculture & Technology Transfer

Integrated Farming Systems

Integrated Farming Systems

Climate-Resilient Crops & Livestock

Climate-Resilient Crops & Livestock

Policy, Economics & Sustainability

Policy, Economics & Sustainability

One Health & Planetary Health

One Health & Planetary Health

Inside GSFRED 2026

A closer look at the conversations, collaborations, and moments that defined the conference.

GSFRED 2026 Conference Hall

Keynote

Setting the agenda for climate-smart and regenerative agriculture

Technical Session

Evidence-driven discussions on soil, water, and system resilience

Panel Discussion

Exploring One Health across agriculture, environment, and human systems

Research Exchange

Bridging scientific research with real-world agricultural challenges

Collaboration

Cross-institutional dialogue shaping future research directions

Participation

Diverse voices across academia, policy, and field practice

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Collaborating Organisations

Strategic partners supporting research, innovation, and outreach

Organizing Committee

Leadership and experts guiding the vision and execution of the conference

Dr. Gurbachan Singh

Dr. Gurbachan Singh

Founder Chairman GSFRED - Chairman

Gurbachan Singh Foundation for Research, Education and Development

Gaurav Gupta

Gaurav Gupta

Managing Editor, ARCC, Karnal

Agricultural Research Communication Centre (Karnal)

Dr. S.K. Malhotra

Dr. S.K. Malhotra

Vice Chancellor, MPUAT, Karnal (MHU)

Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal (MHU)

Dr. J.S. Samra

Dr. J.S. Samra

Former DDG (Natural Resources Management), ICAR

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Dr. B.R. Kamboj

Dr. B.R. Kamboj

Vice Chancellor, CCSHAU, Hisar

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (Hisar)

Dr. Inderjeet Singh

Dr. Inderjeet Singh

Vice Chancellor, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna

Bihar Animal Sciences University (Patna)

Dr. M.L Madan

Dr. M.L Madan

Former DDG (Animal Sciences), ICAR

Indian Council For Agriculture Research

Dr. Jeet Singh Sandhu

Dr. Jeet Singh Sandhu

Former DDG (Crop Sciences), ICAR

Indian Council For Agriculture Research

Dr. R.K Yadav

Dr. R.K Yadav

Director, CSSRI, Karnal

Central Soil Salinity Research Institute

Dr. Ratan Tiwari

Dr. Ratan Tiwari

Director, IIWBR, Karnal

Indian Institute Of Wheat And Barley Research

Dr. N.H. Mohan

Dr. N.H. Mohan

Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal

National Bureau Of Animal Genetic Resources

Dr. Parvender Sheoran

Dr. Parvender Sheoran

Director, ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana

Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute

Dr. P.C. Sharma

Dr. P.C. Sharma

Ex Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal

Central Soil Salinity Research Institute

Dr. Parveen Kumar

Dr. Parveen Kumar

Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa

Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute

Dr. H.S. Jat

Dr. H.S. Jat

Director, ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana

Indian Institute of Maize Research

Dr. Gyanendra Singh

Dr. Gyanendra Singh

Former Director, ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal

Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research

Dr. Arjava Sharma

Dr. Arjava Sharma

Former Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal

National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources

Dr. S.K. Yadav

Dr. S.K. Yadav

Head, IARI Regional Research Center, Karnal

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Dr. M.L. Chhabra

Dr. M.L. Chhabra

Head, Regional Centre, Sugarcane Breeding Institute

Sugarcane Breeding Institute

Tanu Ahuja

Tanu Ahuja

Conference Coordinator

Global Agrovet Research Conference

Outcomes & Impact

Translating dialogue into direction—key outcomes emerging from the conference.

Research–Policy Alignment

Research–Policy Alignment

Improving linkages between scientific research, policy frameworks, and field-level implementation

One Health Integration

One Health Integration

Strengthening the connection between agriculture, environmental sustainability, and human health

Farmer-Centric Innovation

Farmer-Centric Innovation

Promoting practical, adoption-driven technologies aligned with on-ground agricultural needs

Regenerative agriculture reinforced

Regenerative agriculture reinforced

Positioned as a critical approach to building long-term climate resilience in farming systems

Resource Efficiency Solutions

Resource Efficiency Solutions

Highlighting efficient strategies for soil health, water management, and sustainable resource use

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Fostering deeper engagement across academia, policy institutions, and agricultural stakeholders

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From Conference to
Publication

Extending the impact of GSFRED 2026 through structured research dissemination and peer-reviewed publication.

Research presented at GSFRED 2026 contributes to a growing body of scientific knowledge through conference proceedings and curated publication pathways. High-quality submissions are considered for publication across ARCC’s peer-reviewed journals, ensuring that key insights extend beyond the event into global research discourse

Publish your work in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
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Publish your work in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

Discover globally indexed journals across diverse research domains.
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Discover globally indexed journals across diverse research domains.

Collaborate, inquire, or partner with our global research network.
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Collaborate, inquire, or partner with our global research network.

Agricultural Research
Communication Centre (ARCC Journal)

Translating dialogue into direction—key outcomes emerging from the conference.

ARCC Event

ARCC Journals (Agricultural Research Communication Centre) is a consortium of agricultural and animal research centres and institutes based in India. The organization was founded in 1967 with highly experienced scientists from all over India on its editorial board to foster communication and collaboration among research institutes focused on agricultural, veterinary, dairy, foods, and related fields.

ARCC has been publishing academic journals since its founding, starting with the publication of the following journals

  • ARCC EventPublisher of reputed peer-reviewed journals in agriculture and allied fields
  • ARCC EventStrong global network of researchers, authors, and reviewers
  • ARCC EventPlatform for knowledge exchange through conferences and special issues
  • ARCC EventCommitment to quality, integrity, and impactful scientific communication