National Conference

AGMET- 2025

Frontier Technologies for Weather and Climate Based Decisions in Agriculture and Allied Sectors

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Date : February 13 - 15, 2025

JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY

Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

About the Conference

In recent years, the intersection of technology and agriculture has ushered in a new era of precision and resilience in farming practices. Central to this transformation are frontier technologies that harness weather and climate data to inform critical decisions across agriculture and allied sectors. These technologies encompass a diverse array of innovations, from advanced simulation modelling, satellite imagery and remote sensing to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions under the aegis of IoTs. Their integration empowers farmers and stakeholders to navigate the complexities of climate variability, optimize resource management, and enhance agricultural productivity sustainably. By leveraging these advancements, stakeholders can not only mitigate risks associated with changing weather conditions but also foster a more efficient and sustainable approach to food production. As the global climate continues to evolve, the role of frontier technologies becomes increasingly pivotal in ensuring food security and promoting adaptive strategies in agriculture. In view of the above realities, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat and Association of Agrometeorologists (AAM), Anand in a joint venture have planned to organize AGMET-2025 with a view to explore the potentialities of frontier technologies in reshaping agricultural practices by providing timely and accurate weather services.

About AAU

Assam Agricultural University (AAU) established on April 1, 1969 under “The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968”, is situated in the Jorhat district of upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, geographically located at 26°47՛ N, 94°12՛ E and 87 m above MSL. The mandate of imparting farm education, conducting research in agriculture and its allied sciences, and effectively disseminating technologies so generated enables AAU to create an exceptional image among the stakeholders. The UG, PG and PhD curriculum in agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture, fishery, and sericulture are operative in 9 constituent colleges. The University has a fairly good network to conduct research and extension with 6 ZRSs, 5 commodity research stations, and 23 KVKs, respectively catering to the needs of the stakeholders across the state of Assam.

About AAM

The Association of Agrometeorologists (AAM), founded in 1999 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, is a non-profit organization committed to advancing Agricultural Meteorology and allied sciences for societal benefit. Headquartered at Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat, AAM has grown to include over 1,800 life members and operates 18 chapters across India. The Association promotes research and education through national and international seminars on contemporary themes. It publishes the Journal of Agrometeorology (ISSN 0972-1665, 2583-2980), recognized by leading scientific indexing services. Additionally, AAM honors contributions with awards such as Best Thesis, Young Scientist, and Best Paper, fostering innovation in the field.

Themes of the Conference

Natural Resource management under changing climate: Vulnerability assessment and building resilience

Extreme weather events: Impact on agriculture, horticulture, plantation crops, livestock, poultry, fisheries and sericulture

Digital technologies for precision agriculture: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, IoT and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Crop Models, RS and GIS for agrometeorological interventions

Climate change and monsoon dynamics, monsoon forecasting and challenges

Weather forecasting and early warning system: Applications in agriculture and allied sectors and its dissemination

Agroforestry, livestock and GHG emission and management

Crop improvement and breeding strategies; Biotic and abiotic risk management in agriculture & allied sectors

Role of social sciences in addressing climate change: ICTs, ITKs, crop insurance, policy & governance

Role of Industry in the growth of agrometeorology and services to community.

Programme Venue and Accommodations

AAU has well-equipped Auditorium to accommodate more than 700 participants at a time and smart conference halls to host various technical sessions with more than 100 participants comfortably. Participants can enjoy moderately cold winter (mean max temp 24.7°C; mean min temp 12.7°C) with light drizzle at Jorhat during the month of February. Accommodation will be arranged for early registered participants within university guest houses at standard rates. Additionally, participants can opt for accommodation in pre-arranged elite hotels on personal payment basis. Preferences can be indicated in the registration form for further arrangements.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration open	05/11/2024
Abstract submission last date	30/12/2024
Acceptance notification	05/01/2025
Registration closes	15/01/2025

Abstract Submission and Registration

Original research abstracts on any of the themes listed in the brochure are invited for Oral/Poster presentation. Poster size should not exceed 4' x 3', oriented vertically, and should follow the template format. Extended abstracts should be typed in ‘MS Word’ format as per the template, not exceeding 500 words (excluding the title, affiliation & keywords), and should be submitted to the convener at agmet2025@gmail.com by 30th December, 2024.

Authors of selected abstracts will be intimated for oral or poster presentations along with the acceptance letter. Awards will be given for the best oral and poster presentations in each session. Full-length papers presented during the conference will be published in a Special Issue of the Journal of Agrometeorology.