| Policymakers | Farmers
GSFRED 2026:
Climate-Smart Regenerative
Agriculture Conference
Advancing research-driven solutions for sustainable food systems,
climate resilience, and integrated agricultural development.
About the Event
A PREMIER PLATFORM UNITING RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND INDUSTRY IN AGRICULTURE
The GSFRED–ARCC Conference 2026 brought together a diverse ecosystem of scientists, researchers, policymakers, academicians, and practitioners to address the evolving challenges in agriculture and food systems. Designed as a high-impact scientific platform, the conference focused on advancing climate-smart regenerative agriculture and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The event emphasized actionable research, scalable innovations, and integrated approaches that connect agriculture with environmental sustainability, human health, and economic resilience.
Conference Objective
DRIVING IMPACTFUL DIALOGUE, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND ACTIONABLE OUTCOMES
With rising greenhouse gas emissions, increasing climate variability, and growing pressure on natural resources, agriculture stands at a critical inflection point. Projections indicate significant temperature rise and shifts in rainfall patterns across India, directly impacting productivity, ecosystems, and livelihoods.
GSFRED 2026 was positioned to address these challenges by enabling research-led strategies for:
Climate ResilienceSustainable ProductivityResource OptimizationFood, Nutrition, and Environmental SecurityKey Themes
FOCUSED AREAS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Inside GSFRED 2026
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CONVERSATIONS, COLLABORATIONS, AND MOMENTS
THAT DEFINED THE CONFERENCE.
Setting the agenda for climate-smart and regenerative agriculture
Evidence-driven discussions on soil, water, and system resilience
Exploring One Health across agriculture, environment, and human systems
Bridging scientific research with real-world agricultural challenges
Cross-institutional dialogue shaping future research directions
Diverse voices across academia, policy, and field practice
Collaborating Organizations
Strategic partners supporting research, innovation, and outreach
Indian Society of Soil Salinity and water
Quality, Karnal
Maharana Pratap
University of
Horticulture and
Technology, Karnal
National Bureau of
Animal Genetic
Resources, Karnal
Agricultural
Technology
Application Research
Institute, Ludhiana
Central Coastal
Agriculture Research
Institute, Goa
Organizing Committee
Leadership and experts guiding the vision and execution of the conference
Dr. Gurbachan Singh
Founder Chairman GSFRED - Chairman
Gurbachan Singh Foundation for Research, Education and Development
Gaurav Gupta
Managing Editor, ARCC, Karnal
Agricultural Research Communication Centre (Karnal)
Dr. S.K. Malhotra
Vice Chancellor, MPUAT, Karnal (MHU)
Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal (MHU)
Dr. J.S. Samra
Former DDG (Natural Resources Management), ICAR
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Dr. B.R. Kamboj
Vice Chancellor, CCSHAU, Hisar
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (Hisar)
Dr. Inderjeet Singh
Vice Chancellor, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
Bihar Animal Sciences University (Patna)
Dr. M.L Madan
Former DDG (Animal Sciences), ICAR
Indian Council For Agriculture Research
Dr. Jeet Singh Sandhu
Former DDG (Crop Sciences), ICAR
Indian Council For Agriculture Research
Dr. R.K Yadav
Director, CSSRI, Karnal
Central Soil Salinity Research Institute
Dr. Ratan Tiwari
Director, IIWBR, Karnal
Indian Institute Of Wheat And Barley Research
Dr. N.H. Mohan
Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal
National Bureau Of Animal Genetic Resources
Dr. Parvender Sheoran
Director, ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana
Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute
Dr. P.C. Sharma
Ex Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
Central Soil Salinity Research Institute
Dr. Parveen Kumar
Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa
Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute
Dr. H.S. Jat
Director, ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana
Indian Institute of Maize Research
Dr. Gyanendra Singh
Former Director, ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal
Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research
Dr. Arjava Sharma
Former Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal
National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources
Dr. S.K. Yadav
Head, IARI Regional Research Center, Karnal
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Dr. M.L. Chhabra
Head, Regional Centre, Sugarcane Breeding Institute
Sugarcane Breeding Institute
Tanu Ahuja
Conference Coordinator
Global Agrovet Research Conference 2k26
Outcomes & Impact
TRANSLATING DIALOGUE INTO DIRECTION—KEY OUTCOMES EMERGING FROM THE CONFERENCE.
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From Conference to Publication
EXTENDING THE IMPACT OF GSFRED 2026 THROUGH STRUCTURED RESEARCH DISSEMINATION
AND PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION.
Research presented at GSFRED 2026 contributes to a growing body of scientific knowledge through conference proceedings and curated publication pathways. High-quality submissions are considered for publication across ARCC's peer-reviewed journals, ensuring that key insights extend beyond the event into global research discourse.
About Agricultural
Research
Communication
Centre (ARCC Journal)
TRANSLATING DIALOGUE INTO DIRECTION—KEY OUTCOMES EMERGING FROM THE CONFERENCE.
ARCC Journals (Agricultural Research Communication Centre) is a consortium of agricultural and animal research centres and institutes based in India. The organization was founded in 1967 with highly experienced scientists from all over India on its editorial board to foster communication and collaboration among research institutes focused on agricultural, veterinary, dairy, foods, and related fields.
ARCC has been publishing academic journals since its founding, starting with the publication of the following journals:
Legume
Research
NAAS Rating : 6.00
Indian Journal of
Animal Research
NAAS Rating : 6.50
Indian Journal of
Agricultural Research
NAAS Rating : 5.60
Agricultural Science
Digest
NAAS Rating : 5.52
Asian Journal of Dairy
and Food Research
NAAS Rating : 5.44