Veejay Nakra Outlines Farming’s Next Revolution at Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026

New Delhi: Indian agriculture is o a major technological shift, said Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Business and Member of the Group Executive Board. He was speaking at the Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 in the national capital.

Mr. Nakra said progress in semiconductors, computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and data could transform how farming is done. He named AI-powered advisories, computer vision, autonomous tractors and other emerging technologies as the main areas of development.

Enabling smarter farm decisions

According to Mr. Nakra, these technologies can help farmers make better-informed decisions in three key areas:

• Soil health: Real-time insights into soil condition
• Crop protection: Early detection of crop diseases
• Water management: More efficient use of water

Affordability and access

Mr. Nakra emphasised that such solutions must be affordable, simple for farmers to use and backed by financing. He called on the industry to keep the farmer at the heart of innovation.

Speaking ahead of the conference, he noted that technology and innovation had already improved productivity and profitability. The industry's larger responsibility, he added, was to "make farming easier and more rewarding."

About the conference

Organised by the India Today Group's Kisan Tak, the two-day event is being held at Bharat Mandapam on 11–12 November under the theme "Smart Kisan, Viksit Bharat". The Union Agriculture Ministry and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are collaborating on the event, with Mahindra Tractors as presenting partner and Mahadhan Agritech as co-presenting partner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the plenary address at the closing session.