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Experts at SKUAST-K to chart resilient future for Himalayan agriculture, inclusive livelihoods

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  • 08 May 2026

Srinagar, May 7: The AERA Regional Conference on “Building Resilient Himalayan Agriculture: Climate, Markets, and Inclusive Livelihoods” was inaugurated at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. 

 

The 2-day conference, organised by SKUAST-K’s Institute of Business & Policy Research (IBPR) in collaboration with Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA) and International Food Policy Research Institute, has drawn leading experts from across academia, government, and development sectors to deliberate on the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in Himalayan agriculture.

 

Over the course of the next two days, the conference will host a series of thematic technical sessions and research presentations covering critical areas such as climate resilience, agri-market reforms, digital transformation, farmer-producer organisations (FPOs), and inclusive livelihood strategies.

 

The deliberations are expected to generate actionable policy recommendations and strategic insights aimed at strengthening the resilience, competitiveness, and inclusivity of Himalayan agriculture, thereby contributing to sustainable rural transformation.

 

Delivering welcome address, Prof. Farhet A Shaheen, Organizing Secretary and Head, IBPR, set the intellectual tone of the conference by situating Himalayan agriculture within a rapidly evolving risk landscape.

 

Dr Anjani Kumar, IFPRI underscored that the complexity of agrarian challenges in mountainous ecosystems requires robust, data-driven policy responses.

 

Dr BN Tripathi, SKUAST-J provided a strategic institutional perspective, emphasizing that the transformation of Himalayan agriculture hinges on strong inter-institutional collaboration and innovation ecosystems.

 

Dr PK Joshi, AERA, highlighted that market integration remains central to improving farm incomes and ensuring long-term sustainability. He elaborated on how digital agriculture, improved logistics, and institutional innovations such as Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) can transform fragmented production systems into competitive market-oriented enterprises.

 

In his address, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai reaffirmed the university’s commitment to advancing impactful research and policy engagement tailored to the unique challenges of the Himalayan region.

 

He emphasized that the role of academic institutions must extend beyond knowledge generation to include active participation in policy formulation and field-level implementation.

 

He highlighted SKUAST-K’s ongoing efforts in promoting climate-smart agriculture, sustainable resource management, and farmer-centric innovations.

 

Delivering an insightful keynote, Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma, Chairman of CACP, presented a comprehensive analysis of agricultural pricing policies in the context of climate risks and market uncertainties.

 

The inaugural session was moderated by Dr Aiman Fayaz and concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Prof. SH Baba, who acknowledged the contributions of distinguished speakers, participants, and partner institutions in making the event a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange.

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