The ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Society for Promotion of Horticulture (SPH), BESST-HORT (Technology Business Incubator ICAR-IIHR), ICAR-ATARI Bengaluru, and various other institutions, is proud to host the National Horticulture Fair 2025. This premier event brings together the best in horticulture, featuring innovations that promise to transform the industry and improve the lives of farmers across India.
National Horticulture Fair – 2025
Theme: Horticulture for Viksit Bharat – Nutrition | Empowerment | Livelihood
Dates: February 27th – March 1st, 2025
Venue: ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, Karnataka
The theme of the 2025 fair focuses on three core pillars that are critical to the future of horticulture in India: Nutrition, Empowerment, and Livelihood. The fair will highlight ways to improve nutrition through the promotion of nutritionally rich crops and varieties. It will also emphasize the empowerment of farmers, particularly those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, by providing need-based information, technologies, and programs. The event will address ways to improve the livelihoods of farmers through innovations in productivity, income, and sustainable practices in horticulture.
What to Expect at the Fair
The National Horticulture Fair 2025 will showcase more than 250 stalls by the institutions, organizations, and firms, all displaying their latest innovations under various categories of horticultural technologies. The varieties and technologies developed in areas such as crop improvement, crop production, crop protection, post-harvest management, value addition, machinery, and tools by the ICAR-IIHR will be under display. These innovations aim to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in horticultural practices.
The previous NHF 2024 event saw an overwhelming participation of over 70,000 farmers, farm women, farm youth, and other key stakeholders, who engaged in interactive sessions, demonstrations, and discussions. This mega event provided an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and the promotion of innovative practices to enhance productivity and sustainability in horticulture.
Why Should You Attend?
This mega event offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge horticultural technologies and solutions that are both socially and economically viable. It will feature demonstrations, expert sessions, and opportunities for networking with researchers, farmers, and industry professionals. By attending, you will gain firsthand knowledge of the latest advancements in the field and understand how they can contribute to creating a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
Highlights of NHF 2025
- Live Demonstration of ICAR-IIHR Developed Varieties and Technologies: Experience firsthand the cutting-edge varieties and technologies developed by ICAR-IIHR.
- Vertical and Terrace Farming for Urban Horticulture: Explore sustainable farming techniques tailored for urban spaces, including vertical farming and terrace gardening solutions.
- Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Protected Cultivation: Discover innovative practices in protected cultivation of various horticultural crops, promoting resource-efficient methods of growing.
- Over 250 Stalls Featuring Innovative Horticultural Technologies: Engage with more than 250 stalls showcasing advanced horticultural technologies and related entrepreneurial ventures.
- Skill-Oriented Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops focusing on mushroom production, protected cultivation, vertical farming, and terrace gardening.
- Consultation and Advisory Services: Receive expert guidance on field-based challenges in different horticultural crops, aimed at improving productivity and sustainability.
- Sale of Seeds, Planting Materials, New Varieties, and Hybrids: Take advantage of exclusive offerings of seeds, planting materials, new varieties, hybrids, processed products, equipment, and machinery for your horticultural needs.
Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future
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The National Horticulture Fair 2025 is more than just an exhibition—it is a platform for innovation, collaboration, and empowerment. We invite farmers, researchers, students, industry professionals, and horticulture enthusiasts to join us for this landmark event. Together, we can foster sustainable growth, improve livelihoods, and contribute to a healthier, more prosperous India.