Domain 1 — Core Agri-Food Production & Technologies (46); “From the soil to futuristic farms — the starting point of every food story.”
20. 1.1 Primary Crop Production Systems Technologies
20. 1.1.1 Modernization of Traditional Farming Models
• 1.1.1.1 Rainfed / Dryland Farming Tech Innovations
o 1.1.1.1.1 Millets & Coarse Grains (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi)
o 1.1.1.1.2 Pulses in Semi-Arid Areas
• 1.1.1.2 Irrigated Farming _Water use Efficiency Improvement
o 1.1.1.2.1 Paddy-Wheat Rotation
o 1.1.1.2.2 Sugarcane-Basics of Canal Irrigation
• 1.1.1.3 Organic & Natural Farming – Technology Landscape
o 1.1.1.3.1 Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
o 1.1.1.3.2 Cow-Based Input Systems
o 1.1.1.3.3 Certification & Export Niche
1.1.2 High-Tech Farming Methods and Technologies
• 1.1.2.1 Hydroponics Systems
o 1.1.2.1.1 NFT (Nutrient Film Technique)
o 1.1.2.1.2 DWC (Deep Water Culture)
o 1.1.2.1.3 Drip Irrigated Cocopeat Beds
• 1.1.2.2 Aeroponics Systems
• 1.1.2.3 Vertical Farming Tools and Technology
o 1.1.2.3.1 Container Farms
o 1.1.2.3.2 Tower Farms
• 1.1.2.4 Smart Greenhouses For Future Farms
o 1.1.2.4.1 Climate-Controlled Polyhouses
o 1.1.2.4.2 Automated Nutrient Delivery Systems
1.1.3 Protected Cultivation Systems and Methods
• 1.1.3.1 Polyhouses & Net Houses Structural and Operational Innovations
• 1.1.3.2 Shade Structures for Horticulture – Material and Methods Innovation
• 1.1.3.3 Low-Cost Protective Covers – Material Science Development
• 1.1.3.4 Tunnel Farming -Packages
1.2 Fisheries & Aquaculture
1.2.1 Inland Aquaculture Setups and Technologies
• 1.2.1.1 Freshwater Ponds – Construction and Engineering
o 1.2.1.1.1 Carp Polyculture
o 1.2.1.1.2 Catfish & Pangasius
• 1.2.1.2 Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) Design Tools
• 1.2.1.3 Biofloc Farming Systems Design
1.2.2 Marine & Coastal Aquaculture Development
• 1.2.2.1 Shrimp Farming (Litopenaeus vannamei) – Technology and Innovations
• 1.2.2.2 Cage Culture – System Design
• 1.2.2.3 Seaweed Cultivation – Methods and Tools Development
1.2.3 Algae & Microalgae Systems Engineering
• 1.2.3.1 Spirulina for Nutrition – System Design
• 1.2.3.2 Algal Biofuels – Automation and Cost Efficiency
• 1.2.3.3 Algal Wastewater Treatment Systems Design
1.3 Livestock & Dairy Engineering
1.3.1 Dairy Farming Tech, Tools and Systems Engineering
• 1.3.1.1 Improved Breeding & Genetics Engineering
• 1.3.1.2 AI & IVF Services for Cattle Tools
• 1.3.1.3 Milking Machines & Robotics Design Engineering
1.3.2 Poultry, Sheep & Goatery Hosing, Structures and Technologies
• 1.3.2.1 Broiler Systems
• 1.3.2.2 Layer Production
• 1.3.2.3 Goat & Sheep Value Chains
1.3.3 Animal Health & Nutrition Engineering
• 1.3.3.1 Veterinary Telemedicine
• 1.3.3.2 Specialized Feed (mineral mixes, probiotics)
• 1.3.3.3 Vaccination & Disease Management
1.4 Emerging Biological Systems & Engineering
1.4.1 Insect Farming Engineering
• 1.4.1.1 Black Soldier Fly (BSF)
o 1.4.1.1.1 Protein Meal for Poultry & Fish
o 1.4.1.1.2 Organic Waste Management
• 1.4.1.2 Mealworms & Crickets (Edible Protein)
1.4.2 Mushroom & Fungi Startups Eco System Design
• 1.4.2.1 Button Mushroom Value Chain
• 1.4.2.2 Oyster & Shiitake Niches
• 1.4.2.3 Medicinal Mushrooms (Reishi, Cordyceps)
1.4.3 Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Engineering & Systems Design
• 1.4.3.1 Aloe Vera, Tulsi, Ashwagandha
• 1.4.3.2 Essential Oils (Lemongrass, Citronella)
• 1.4.3.3 Contract Farming for Ayurveda & Pharma
