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  • KISAN Agri Show 2025 Showcases Farm Innovation Across 30 Acres in Pune

    KISAN Agri Show 2025

    Pune: The KISAN Agri Show 2025 was inaugurated today at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC), Moshi, by the first group of farmers visiting the exhibition, reinforcing its farmer-first approach.

    The five-day event is being held from 10 to 14 December 2025 and remains open daily from 9 am to 5 pm at Moshi, near Bhosari, Pune.

    KISAN Agri Show 2025 Brings Together Over 600 Exhibitors Across 30 Acres

    Organised as the 33rd exhibition in the KISAN series, the KISAN Agri Show 2025 is spread across 30 acres and features participation from more than 600 companies showcasing the latest agricultural products, technologies, and innovative concepts designed for Indian agro-climatic conditions.

    The event is expected to draw over 200,000 visitors from across the country, making it one of the largest gatherings of the farming community in India.

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    The exhibition has received strong institutional support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, underlining its importance as a national platform for agricultural development and knowledge exchange.

    KISAN Agri Show 2025 Showcases Dedicated Pavilions for Key Agriculture Segments

    The KISAN Agri Show 2025 features special thematic pavilions that enable farmers to easily locate solutions relevant to their needs. These include pavilions dedicated to agri-inputs, protected cultivation, water management, tools and implements, seeds, and planting material.

    Farmers attending the exhibition can explore a wide range of farm innovations primarily developed to suit Indian farming conditions.

    KISAN Agri Show 2025 Sees Strong Digital and Mobile Participation

    In addition to physical participation, the KISAN Agri Show 2025 is also accessible online and through mobile devices. Companies have listed their products digitally on the KISAN platform, allowing farmers from anywhere in India to access product information, brochures, and videos.

    The digital catalogue enables farmers and exhibitors to initiate interactions well before meeting in person at the exhibition.

    Pre-registration has received an overwhelming response, with more than 30,000 farmers already registered via mobile devices. Organisers expect this number to cross 100,000 registrations during the course of the event.

    KISAN Agri Show 2025 Highlights Awareness Initiatives for Farmers

    • Several special initiatives are being conducted as part of the KISAN Agri Show 2025 to create awareness around critical agricultural and social issues.
    • Kisan Jagar focuses on highlighting important issues affecting agriculture today.
    • Matimol is dedicated to promoting awareness about soil health and is centred around the theme “whether your soil is alive?”. This initiative is jointly planned with the Department of Biotechnology and aligned departments of Savitribai Phule Pune University.
    • Cultivating the Mind, in association with IPH, focuses on farmer mental health, addressing stress, emotional well-being, and encouraging open dialogue through expert guidance.
    • Bee Smart highlights the vital role of bees in improving crop yields and promotes bee-friendly farming practices in association with Baswant Honeybee Park & Training Center.

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    Business Lounge at KISAN Agri Show 2025 Encourages B2B Engagement

    To promote business collaborations, the KISAN Agri Show 2025 includes a dedicated Business Lounge aimed at facilitating B2B discussions, partnerships, and joint ventures.

    The space provides opportunities for meaningful interactions between exhibitors, agribusinesses, and visitors, including exposure to foreign products and international business opportunities.

    More information about the event is available on the official website, kisan.in.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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