On April 25, 2025, the third day of the 6th BioAgTech World Congress, themed “Pathbreaking Innovations Day,” commenced at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Shahdara, New Delhi, with a series of insightful workshops and sessions. The day featured concurrent sessions focused on pioneering themes in agriculture and sustainability, including sustainable farming, microbiome technology, precision AgTech, global product launches, expert panels, and in-depth discussions on biostimulants.
One of the key highlights of the morning was Workshop 1, themed “Integrated Organic, Natural and Profitable Farming with Farmer Centricity”. The session marked the global launch of the Make India Organic, Natural & Profitable (MIONP) initiative in collaboration with the Millionaire Farmer of India (MFOI) program.
The session began with a warm welcome and introductions, setting the stage for an impactful panel discussion featuring: Dr. Ajay Ranka, MD, Zydex; M.C. Dominic, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Krishi Jagran and Agriculture World; A.G. Kawamura, Former Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture; Dr. KRK Reddy, President, BIPA.
Dr. Ajay Ranka emphasized the urgent need for the MIONP initiative, stressing the importance of adopting organic and natural farming methods without compromising farmers’ income. He shared insights on achieving profitability within a single crop cycle, utilizing manure, farm residues, and fermented organic matter, and enhancing soil quality using Zytonic bio-fertilizers. He also shared his views on micro-encapsulation technology for natural neem oil and announced a grand challenge to accelerate innovation in this space.
M.C. Dominic delivered a comprehensive presentation on the synergy between MFOI and MIONP, underlining their potential to revolutionize agriculture in India. He emphasized the need to make agriculture aspirational for youth, integrate natural farming practices, and make India healthier through sustainable methods. He also highlighted the 10 core collectives that form the foundation of the MIONP initiative.
A significant milestone during the workshop was the global launch of MGONP (Make Global Organic, Natural & Profitable), along with the announcement of a new global category for organic and natural profitable farming.
The session concluded with an engaging audience Q&A and closing remarks, before transitioning to the next session
Workshop 2 delved into the interconnection between soil health, plant health, and human health, with a strong focus on innovations in microbiome technology (Mycorrhiza) and precision AgTech.
This session also marked the official partnership launch between Biomaker GBI and Agrocel. Key speakers included: Dr. Venkatesh Devanur, CEO, Agrilife; Dr. Ajay Ranka, MD, Zydex; Karel Bolckmans, Biocontrol Expert; Adrian Ferrero, CEO, BiomeMaker; Dr. Shroff, MD, Agrocel.
The speakers explored the challenges of maintaining soil and human health and discussed cutting-edge tools and solutions designed to tackle these challenges. Their insights demonstrated the transformative potential of microbiome-based technologies and precision agriculture tools in promoting holistic agricultural health.
The workshop concluded with a ceremonial signing and official partnership announcement, followed by a networking lunch.
