We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Dushyant K Tyagi, the esteemed CEO of Farmgate, will be a keynote speaker at the highly anticipated AgriNext Awards & Conference, taking place in Dubai on November 13-14, 2024. Mr. Tyagi’s vast expertise and transformative contributions to the agriculture sector make him an invaluable addition to our speaker lineup.
About Dushyant Tyagi
Mr. Dushyant Kumar Tyagi, hailing from Western UP, India, and coming from a humble farming background, has built an impressive career grounded in academic excellence and practical experience. He holds a Master’s Degree in Agriculture Science specialising in Plant Breeding from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. His academic journey is marked by numerous merit scholarships and significant research contributions in agriculture biotechnology, widely cited in research papers, PhD theses, and academic books.
With over three decades of experience in the Food & Agri Business industry, Mr. Tyagi’s career spans across the entire value chain from Agri Inputs, Post-Harvest, Marketing, Fresh Food Retail, Food Processing, Start-up Mentoring, and Technology-enabled services in various geographies and cultural settings. His leadership in spearheading the PMO project e-NAM (electronic National Agriculture Market) stands out as a transformative achievement in the agriculture sector. e-NAM, the world’s largest Electronic Spot Agri Trading Platform, has facilitated over USD 38 billion in transactions and served more than 17 million farmers.
Mr. Tyagi is also the strategic partner behind India’s only farmgate Agri Trading platform eFarmarket, connecting farmers directly to buyers across the country. His professional journey includes significant roles in leading companies such as Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd, Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Retail, and Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetables Pvt Ltd. Currently, he is engaged in establishing Farmgate Technologies Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Fertis India Pvt Ltd, and plays a pivotal role in nurturing AgriTech startups focusing on AI Image Analytics and UAV technology.
In addition to his professional endeavours, Mr. Tyagi is the National Convenor of the ‘India Digital Agriculture Council’ of the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), Co-chairs the National Council for Agriculture at Assocham, and is a member of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He has been honoured with numerous awards, including the Gems of Digital India 2018 and the Platinum Award under Digital India Awards 2022 for ‘e-NAM’. His thought leadership is regularly featured in prestigious publications such as India Today, Forbes India, and Fortune India.
About AgriNext Conference
The AgriNext Awards & Conference is a premier event dedicated to the advancement and innovation in the agriculture sector. It brings together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss and explore the future of agriculture. The conference aims to address the critical challenges facing the industry and to highlight the latest technological advancements and best practices.
Mr. Tyagi’s session at the AgriNext Conference will focus on leveraging technology to bridge information gaps, enhance transparency, and drive value creation in Indian agriculture. His insights and experiences will provide attendees with valuable knowledge and inspiration, particularly those aspiring to drive innovation in the agriculture sector.
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