National Horticulture Fair 2025 from Feb 27 to showcase innovations in Bengaluru

The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) is set to host the National Horticulture Fair (NHF) 2025 from February 27 to March 1 at its Hessarghatta campus on the outskirts of Bengaluru. This year’s event, themed “Horticulture for Viksit Bharat – Nutrition, Empowerment, and Livelihood,” will highlight the sector’s role in national development.

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NHF 2025 will showcase advancements in crop production, pest management, post-harvest technologies, and value addition. A key focus will be promoting nutritionally rich crop varieties to combat malnutrition, particularly in rural areas. The event aims to empower farmers with skills and knowledge through demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led sessions.

Attendees can explore over 250 horticultural crop varieties developed by ICAR-IIHR, covering innovations in crop protection, value addition, and post-harvest management. Urban farming will also take center stage with exhibits on vertical and terrace gardening, offering sustainable food-growing solutions for city dwellers.

Live demonstrations will provide hands-on insights into cutting-edge horticultural technologies. A Centre of Excellence will showcase protected cultivation techniques to ensure stable crop yields amid changing environmental conditions. Skill-building workshops will focus on mushroom production, pest control, vertical farming, and urban gardening.

NHF 2025 is jointly organised by ICAR-IIHR, the Society for Promotion of Horticulture, BESST-HORT, ICAR-ATARI Bengaluru, and other key institutions.