The Division of Agronomy, ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, is one of the core divisions of Indian Agricultural Research Institute, with a long legacy in research, education, and field-level impact since the early 20th century. Its services are broad and cater to farmers, students, researchers, policymakers, and industry.

Here are the key services provided:

1. Research & Technology Development

• • • • • • • • Conducts basic, strategic, and applied research in agronomy and cropping systems.
              • Develops technologies in:
                • Soil fertility & nutrient management
                • Precision agriculture & water management
                • Conservation agriculture & climate-resilient food production systems
                • Organic and natural farming
                • Crop diversification
              • Works on cropping systems, weed management, and resource-use efficiency

              • 2. Education & Human Resource Development

              • Trains:
                • Agricultural Scientists
                • Extension Personnel
                • Students and Scholars
              • Provides hands-on field and laboratory training

              • 3. Farmer Advisory & Extension Services

                • Conducts training programmes, demonstrations, and field days
                • Provides:
                • Crop production advisories
                • Balanced fertilization strategies
                • Climate-smart agronomic practices
                • Supports national campaigns like reduced chemical fertilizer use and alternative nutrient sources

Offers postgraduate (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) education in Agronomy.

4. Technology Transfer & Outreach

Transfers developed technologies to:

Farmers

State departments

NGOs and private sector

Promotes biofertilizers, improved agronomic practices, and sustainable food production systems

Engages in outreach programmes aligned with government initiatives

5. Consultancy & Policy Support

• Provides scientific inputs for agricultural policies and schemes
• Advises on:
  • Nutrient management strategies
  • Cropping system planning
  • Climate-resilient food production systems
  • Organic farming
• Collaborates with national and international agencies

6. Collaborative & Interdisciplinary Research

• Works with IARI divisions, ICAR institutes, and international institutes
• Focus areas:
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Carbon management & agro-ecosystem sustainability
  • Digital agronomy, modeling, and AI in farming

7. Capacity Building & Skill Development

• Organizes:
  • Short-term training programmes
  • Skill development workshops
  • Farmer–scientist interactions
• Builds capacity in modern agronomic practices and sustainable agriculture