Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) in Lucknow
On 24 April 2026 the UP Chief Minister and the Union Agriculture Minister opened the Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) in Lucknow. It brought together people’s representatives, scientists, FPOs and progressive farmers from 9 States and UTs. It was the second such regional conference, after Jaipur, to set farm targets by agro-climatic zone.
- Date
- 24 April 2026, Lucknow
- Event
- Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone)
- Participants
- 9 States and UTs
- Order
- second regional conference; first at Jaipur
- KVKs in UP
- 69 in 2017; 89 now
- UP output (CM)
- 425 LMT wheat, 245 LMT potato, about 48 LMT oilseeds
The Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) in Lucknow: what happened?
Farming conditions differ from one region to another. The CM said targets must match each agro-climatic zone. Earlier the national conference was a one-day event in Delhi; now zones meet separately and share experience.
- The CM and the Union Agriculture Minister opened the Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone). [UP CM press note]
- UP had 69 Krishi Vigyan Kendras in 2017 and now has 89. [UP CM press note]
What did the CM highlight?
- UP’s agricultural growth rate rose from 8 per cent to 18 per cent, as Krishi Vigyan Kendras took lab work to the field.
- Paddy yield in some areas reached 100 quintals per hectare, against 50 to 60 earlier.
- 85 to 86 per cent of UP’s land is irrigated, and farms get 10 to 12 hours of power.
- The IRRI South Asia Regional Centre in Varanasi has given new rice varieties; an International Potato Centre has been approved for Agra.
What did the Union Minister say?
- Every State should have its own agriculture road map with clear targets.
- Farmer ID work is moving fast and will help farmers access government schemes.
- UP is first in the country in foodgrain production.
What can Prelims ask on the Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) in Lucknow?
- Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone): Lucknow, 24 April 2026; first regional one at Jaipur.
- IRRI South Asia Regional Centre: Varanasi; International Potato Centre approved for Agra.
- UP KVKs: 89 (from 69 in 2017).
Read all of April 2026 in the monthly UP current affairs compilation →
How to use this in Mains
- Agro-climatic zone planning is a standard theme in UPPCS agriculture answers.
Quotable data pointThe CM and the Union Agriculture Minister opened the Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) [UP CM press note].
UP Information Dept, CM press note 2026-04-24: उ0प्र0 के मुख्यमंत्री एवं केन्द्रीय कृषि मंत्री ने क्षेत्रीय कृषि सम्मेलन (उत्तर क्षेत्र) का शुभारम्भ किया (Hindi PDF)
Exam angle
GS-V/VI: agriculture in UP. Quote KVK growth, zone-wise planning and UP's wheat and potato output.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The International Rice Research Institute's South Asia Regional Centre is located at
Answer (b) & explanation
UP CM Information Campus note, 24 April 2026.
Questions students ask about this
Where was the Regional Agriculture Conference (North Zone) held?
In Lucknow, on 24 April 2026.
How many Krishi Vigyan Kendras does UP have?
89, up from 69 in 2017.
Where is the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre?
In Varanasi.
Keep studying
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