Thrissur : More than 600 farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, investors, researchers, industry leaders and technology experts attended AGRICON 2026 in Thrissur on Friday, with the aim of exploring emerging opportunities in agriculture and agri-based enterprises.
Organised jointly by Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and TiE Kerala to coincide with World Food Day, AGRICON 2026 focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable sector through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.
The sessions provided a platform for exchanging ideas on strengthening agribusinesses, enhancing the commercial application of research and identifying emerging opportunities for technology-driven agricultural enterprises, according to a press release issued by KAU. The programme featured sessions on transforming farms into enterprises, adding value to agricultural produce, agricultural technology and mechanisation.
Held under the theme ‘Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology‘, AGRICON 2026 was inaugurated by KAU vice-chancellor T Sajitha Rani. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Seven investors from across the country, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, attended the programme, said K P Sudheer, head of Agri Business Incubator at KAU. An investor interaction session, which included members of Kerala Angel Network, offered startups opportunities to explore potential funding avenues and pathways for business growth. Download the TOI App.
AGRICON 2026 also provided a platform for agricultural technology ventures and startups to showcase their products and innovations and interact with investors and industry representatives.