Agriculture 5.0 is the next generation of agriculture that is characterized by the use of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. ICT tools are playing a key role in the transition to Agriculture 5.0, and agri-tech start-ups and agribusinesses are at the forefront of this innovation. Agriculture 5.0 builds on the foundations of previous agricultural revolutions, such as the Green Revolution, which used fertilizers and pesticides to increase crop yields. However, Agriculture 5.0 goes beyond simply increasing yields by using technology to make agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and resilient to climate change.

Some of the key technologies that are being used in Agriculture 5.0 include:

  • AI-powered crop and livestock monitoring: AI is being used to develop sensors drones, remote sensing and satellite imagery that can monitor crop and livestock health in real time.
  • IoT-enabled precision agriculture: IoT devices are being used to collect data on soil moisture, fertilizer levels, and other environmental conditions to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and other agricultural practices.
  • Machine learning-powered pest and disease control: Machine learning is being used to develop algorithms that can identify and predict pests and diseases.
  • Blockchain is being used to track the provenance of food products, ensure food safety, and facilitate payments.
  • Big data analytics: This technology can be used to analyse data collected from ICT tools to identify patterns and trends, and make informed decisions about crop management.


As Agriculture 5.0 takes off, India is poised to become a global leader in the field of smart agriculture. Agri-tech start-ups and agribusinesses are using these ICT tools to improve the efficiency of their operations, reduce their costs, and increase their profits. By using ICT tools, entrepreneurs can make better decisions, connect with other farmers and businesses, automate tasks, access new markets, and increase their productivity.


The conference on Leveraging the Power of ICT Tools by Agri-Tech Start-ups and Agribusinesses in Agriculture 5.0 will be useful for academicians and students to learn about the latest trends in agri-tech, network with other academicians and industry professionals, gain new research ideas, stay up-to-date on the latest developments in agriculture and publication opportunities


ICT has the potential to be very useful for farmers by raising awareness of the importance of ICT in agriculture, improving access to information, promoting the adoption of ICT by farmers, enhancing market access, streamlining operations, improving decision-making, and increasing resilience, ICT can help farmers to increase their productivity, profitability, and resilience.


It is proposed to conduct an international conference on “Leveraging the Power of ICT Tools by the Farmers, Agri-Tech Start-ups and Agribusinesses in Agriculture 5.0” tentatively scheduled during January, 2024 through hybrid mode at VIT Campus, Vellore with the theme inclusive Agriculture 5.0: A paradigm shift to make the event socially relevant by providing a platform to the farmers, agripreneurs, agri-industry experts, FPOs, academicians and students to stay tune to the changing landscape of the agriculture actrss the globe and as well as taking a step towards contributing to the GoI novel vision


This conference goes on par with the self-reliant mission of the country. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, making India Self-reliant is the mission initiated by the Government of India. It is focused on 5 components viz., Economy, Infrastructure, Systems, Vibrant Demography and Demand. This conference will be enlightened with the recent developments and advancements of technology in the agriculture. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has taken a host of historical pro-agriculture landmark initiatives towards the development of Aatmanirbhar Krishi in India for the benefit of farming community with a motive to transform the Agriculture into a Sustainable Enterprise. The conference will also line up with the prestigious schemes of Skill India, Start Up India, Stand Up India and Make in India that encourages the innovations from the country for a sustainable survival of Agriculture.





Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

ICEISA 2024 - 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture: Leveraging the Potential of Digital Innovations by the Farmers, Agri-tech Startups and Agribusiness Enterprises in Agriculture 5.0 is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity, transparency, and quality of all publications associated with the conference. These guidelines are aligned with internationally recognized principles, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism:Authors must submit original work that has not been previously published or concurrently submitted elsewhere. All sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
  • Authorship: : Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All contributors must be appropriately acknowledged.
  • Data Integrity: Authors must ensure the accuracy and authenticity of data. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unethical and unacceptable.
  • Disclosure of Interests: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
  • Corrections & Retractions: If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy after submission or publication, they must promptly notify the conference editors and assist in correcting or retracting the paper.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Fair Evaluation: : Editors evaluate submissions solely based on academic merit, relevance, originality, and clarity, without regard to the authors’ gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or other personal characteristics.
  • Confidentiality:: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related correspondence.
  • Decision-Making:Editors are responsible for selecting reviewers, ensuring a fair peer-review process, and making final publication decisions based on reviewers’ comments and the paper’s quality.
  • Handling Misconduct: : Editors will investigate any suspected cases of plagiarism, unethical research practices, or other forms of misconduct. Proven violations will result in rejection or retraction of the paper.

Ethical Oversight

  • If research involves human participants, animals, or sensitive data, authors must provide evidence of ethical approval from the relevant institutional review boards and confirm that all ethical guidelines were followed.

Retraction & Correction Policy

  • The conference reserves the right to retract or correct published work if ethical standards are violated, significant errors are identified, or misleading information is discovered.

Commitment to Integrity

  • The 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture: Leveraging the Potential of Digital Innovations by the Farmers, Agri-tech Startups and Agribusiness Enterprises in Agriculture 5.0 is dedicated to promoting scientific integrity, transparency, and responsible publishing practices. All participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to uphold these ethical principles.

    • About Us

    Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by the Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan. VIT attracts students from all the states of India and more than 53+ countries because of its academic excellence. VIT is the 9 best University, the 10 best research institution and the 12 best engineering institution in India (NIRF Ranking, Govt. of India 2022). It is ranked among the top 601-700 Universities of the world and one among the top 3 Institutions in India (Shanghai ARWU Ranking 2022). VIT received NAAC Accreditation with A++ grade (3.66 out of 4). It is ranked as the 173 rd best institution in Asia (QS - Asia University Rankings 2023).

    VAIAL focus on the core activities of teaching, research and extension in agriculture. Besides, meeting the requirements of students, VAIAL satisfies the need-based location specific challenges of farmers through regular farmers’ capacity development programmes in agriculture and allied sectors. Trainings are imparted for students to commercialise the innovative concepts in agriculture. The school houses excellent research infrastructure and well trained faculty members which makes it to be one among the excellent team of trained agricultural scientists in India that paves the pathway to become a forerunner in developing and demonstrating sustainable smart agriculture to combat the global challenges of next-generation farming.

    TNAU had its genesis from the establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, in 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore. The vision of TNAU is to promote science-based agriculture and allied processes in Tamil Nadu to help the farmers and agri-based industries to compete successfully in the national and international markets through its education, research, and out-reach programmes. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) conferred the Sardar Patel Outstanding Agricultural University Award-2021 to TNAU, Coimbatore, based on its performance in teaching, research and extension activities. At National level, NIRF has ranked TNAU fifth in the Agriculture and allied sector category. The Department of Agricultural Extension, TNAU, Coimbatore was formed in 1971 and renamed as Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology in 1979. Since 1970, the department has produced 344 M.Sc. (Ag.) and 116 Ph.D. Scholars in Agricultural Extension. The Department has introduced e-Velanmai: An innovative extension approach and M Velanmai: An Artificial Intelligence-based Extension Advisory System to the farmers of Tamil Nadu.



    Lead Speakers

    Dr. Shiv Shankar, INRS-Armand Frappier Health and Biotechnology, Laval, Quebec, Canada

    Dr Suresh Babu,Senior Research Fellow / Head of Capacity Strengthening,IFPRI, Washington D.C,USA

    Dr. P. Chandra Shekara,Director General, MANAGE Hyderabad, India

    Dr. Murari Suvedi,ProfessorDepartment of Community SustainabilityMichigan State University, USA

    Dr. Meihard Breiling,Vienna University of Technology,Vienna, Austria

    Dr. Praveen Bidare,Dept. of Engineering & Maths,College of Business, Technology and Engineering,Sheffield Hallam University, UK

    Dr. D. Suresh Kumar Director (CARDS), TNAU

    Organising Committee

    Chief Patron

    Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor,VIT, Vellore




    Patrons

    Dr. V. Geethalakshmi, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU
    Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT Vellore
    Dr. Sekar Viswanathan,Vice President, VIT
    Dr. G. V. Selvam, Vice President, VIT
    Dr.V. S. Kanchana Bhaaskaran, Vice Chancellor, VIT, Vellore

    Co-Patrons
    Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick, Pro- Vice Chancellor, VIT, Vellore
    Dr. T. Jayabarathi, Registrar, VIT, Vellore
    R. Thamizh Vendan, Registrar,TNAU


    Convenors

    Dr. S. Babu, Professor & Dean, VAIAL
    Dr. D. Suresh Kumar,Director (CARDS),TNAU

    Co-Convenor

    Dr. P. Anbarasan, HoD, Dept. of Agricultural Extension & Economics,VAIAL, VIT, Vellore

    VIT Advisors
    Dr. Kalaichelvan G.
    Dr. Deepa Sankar
    Dr. Sathiavelu A.
    Dr. Immanuel Selvaraj C.
    Dr. Saravanan S.
    Dr. Vidya
    Dr. Sowbiya Muneer
    Dr. Arabi Mohammed Saleh M.A.
    Dr. Jagan Mohan Obbineni
    Prof. Chitra Kalaichelvan

    TNAU Advisors
    Dr. P. P. Murugan, Director of Extension Education
    Dr. P. Balasubramaniam, Director (ODL)
    Dr. M. Raveendran, Director of Research
    Dr. N. Senthil, Dean (SPGS)
    Dr. N. Venkatesa Palanichamy, Dean (Agri)
    Dr. A. Raviraj, Dean (Ag.Engg)
    Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director (ABD)
    Dr. S. Pazhanivelan, Director (CWGS)
    Dr. M. K. Kalarani, Director (CM)
    Dr. S. D. Sivakumar, TPO to VC


    Organizing Chairman
    Dr. C. Karthikeyan, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology,
    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore.
    Organizing Secretary
    Dr. J. Paul Mansingh, Dept. of Agricultural Extension & Economics, VIT School of
    Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL), VIT, Vellore.
    Co-Organizing Secretaries

    Dr. A. Nisha
    Dr. Merlin Mathew
    Dr. Vidisha Tomer
    Dr. Gunji Bala Murali
    Dr. Chithra A.
    Dr. R. Prakash
    Dr. K. Mohanraj
    Dr. G. Padma Lakshmi
    Dr. M. Asokhan
    Dr. M. Nirmala Devi
    Dr. R. Premavathi
    Dr. A. Janaki Rani

    Members

    Dr. T. Parthasarathi
    Dr. T. Pradeeshkumar
    Dr. Annie Jeniffer
    Dr. Biswajitha Mohanty
    Dr. Lincy K.
    Dr. Ravikumar Theodore
    Dr. N. Anandaraja
    Dr. N. Sriram
    Dr. M. Shantha Sheela
    Dr. M. Ramasubramaniam
    Dr. R. Manimekalai
    Dr. M. Senthil Kumar


    International Advisory Committee

    Dr. AbdallahAbdallah,Manufacturing Department,The German Jordanian University Jordan
    Dr.Nageeb Ibrahim Bakheit,Assoc. Professor,Alneelain University, Sudan
    Dr.Yogendra Kumar Karki,Chairman,Nepal Farmers Advisory Council and Former Secretary,Nepal
    Dr. M. Zulfikar Rahman,Professor Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
    Dr. Subash Thanappan,Professor, KAAF Univ. College, Ghana



    Author Guidelines

    • Working papers, Research papers, Review papers, Policy papers, Concept papers, Case studies, Success stories are invited from UG and PG students, Research scholars, Academicians, Industry experts for oral presentations in each of the eight thematic areas. The research paper must be based on original work of authors, which has not been published/presented in the same form elsewhere in print/electronic media.

    • The abstracts should be in editable MS word format, Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing and should not exceed 300 words. After registration through the link, participants should transfer the fees through online mode followed by abstract submission.

    • Acceptance of the abstract will be intimated through email only. The authors of the abstracts accepted for oral presentation will have to submit their full papers for including in the compendium. An author can make one oral presentation in ICEISA 2024, provided the abstract is recommended by the review committee, even if he/she might be the author in more than one paper.

    • Registration is mandatory for the participation/presentation of papers. The proceedings of the ICEISA 2024 will be published with ISBN number and will be uploaded in the website. Guidelines for the preparation of abstracts and full papers will be available in the website:. The registered participants are entitled to get certificate and compendium.

    • The selected papers in the conference will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes (Scopus Index), Special Issue in MDPI Agriculture Journal (SCI), IOP Conference Series (Scopus).



    Important Dates

    Registration Commences 15-09-2023
    Last date of abstract submission 05-01-2024
    Notification of abstract acceptance 10-01-2024
    Submission of full length paper 20-01-2024



    Registration

    Registration & Abstract Submission Link: Click here

    Link for Payment: Click here


    Registration fee for the conference:


    Category INR* US$*
    Student 1000/- $20
    Faculty 3000/- $40
    Industry 2500/- $30
    FPO 1000/- $15


    Contact Us

    Person:

    Dr. J. Paul Mansingh, Dept. of Agricultural Extension &
    Economics, VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and
    Advanced Learning (VAIAL), VIT, Vellore.


    Call:

    +91 7550055589;

    Person:

    Dr. C. Karthikeyan, Prof. & Head, Dept. of AE & RS, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore.



    Call:

    +91 9486324669