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Masterclass 2

Climate Resilient Crop Management

Safeguarding Yields, Water and Farm Incomes in a Changing Climate
Join us to explore how farmers, institutions and agribusinesses can protect crops, conserve water and sustain farm incomes as the climate changes.
Thursday, 10 December 2026
4:00 to 5:00 PM IST

Live on Zoom

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About This Masterclass
BGM Institute Masterclass Series

Masterclass 2

Climate Resilient Crop Management

Safeguarding Yields, Water and Farm Incomes in a Changing Climate
Join us to explore how farmers, institutions and agribusinesses can protect crops, conserve water and sustain farm incomes as the climate changes.
Thursday, 10 December 2026
4:00 to 5:00 PM IST

Live on Zoom

Register now
About This Masterclass
About this masterclass

What the session covers

Heat stress, erratic rainfall and water scarcity are reshaping crop production across India. This masterclass examines what these changes mean for yields and farm incomes, and how water-smart farming, resilient agronomy and sustainable value chains can help farmers adapt. No agriculture background is needed to take part.

What you will learn

Climate risks to crops. How heat stress, erratic rainfall and water scarcity are reshaping crop productivity in India.
Water-smart farming. How micro-irrigation, fertigation and precision water management build resilience at farm level.
Resilient agronomy. How crop planning, soil health and adaptive practices reduce climate risk.
Farm to value chain. How sustainable sourcing and agri-food partnerships can strengthen farmer incomes.

Who should attend

Students of all courses
PhD scholars

Researchers and faculty

Farmers, FPOs and KVKs
Agri-food and agribusiness professionals
Irrigation and agritech innovators
Sustainability practitioners

Agronomists and extension professionals

At a glance

Date

Thursday, 10 December 2026

Time

4:00 to 5:00 PM IST

Mode

Live on Zoom, with Q&A

Joining

Personal link sent by email after registration

Recording

Shared with every registrant

Have a question for Mr Kulkarni? Add it when you register. Selected questions are answered live.
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About the speaker

Mr Dilip Kulkarni

President, Agri-Food and Sustainability, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
Mr Dilip Kulkarni is President, Agri-Food and Sustainability, at Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., a leading company in micro-irrigation and agri-food processing. He brings an industry perspective on water-efficient farming, sustainable sourcing and the practical adoption of climate-smart practices by farmers.
Over his years at Jain Irrigation, he has led the company’s work in agri-food and sustainable agriculture, linking farmers to processing and global value chains. He has presented Jain Irrigation’s smallholder farmer model at an agriculture symposium at Harvard Business School, and has worked with universities abroad on agricultural education and research collaboration.
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About the masterclass series

Knowledge. Research. Innovation. Impact.

The BGM Institute Masterclass Series is a curated knowledge and thought-leadership platform of Bombay Gowrakshak Mandali. It brings together eminent scientists, researchers, veterinarians, agricultural experts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians and practitioners.

Each masterclass focuses on one important contemporary challenge. Participants are encouraged not merely to listen, but to question, debate, learn and translate knowledge into practice.

Vision

To create India’s leading interdisciplinary masterclass platform for knowledge, research and innovation in indigenous cattle, livestock, sustainable agriculture and rural transformation.

Transforming knowledge into action by connecting

Science

Tradition

Technology

Policy

Industry

Community

Mission

To provide a forum for deep learning, expert dialogue, evidence-based discussion and knowledge exchange on emerging issues in indigenous cattle, livestock sciences, sustainable agriculture and rural transformation.

Guiding principles

Learn

Bring the world’s best knowledge to the BGM ecosystem.

Connect

Link scientists, institutions, industry, policymakers and communities.

Question

Challenge conventional approaches and identify knowledge gaps.

Innovate
Convert knowledge into technologies, practices and solutions.
Collaborate
Build long-term national and international partnerships.
Impact

Translate knowledge into social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Objectives

Create a national platform for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange in livestock, indigenous cattle and sustainable agriculture.

Bridge traditional knowledge and modern science
relating to indigenous cattle and sustainable farming.

Facilitate collaboration between universities, research institutions, government, industry, NGOs and community organisations.
Identify areas for joint research, innovation, consultancy, skilling and industry collaboration.

Invite eminent national and international experts
to share cutting-edge knowledge and practical
experience.

Develop awareness of emerging areas such as
genetics and genomics, breed improvement, animal
biotechnology, fodder science, climate-resilient
agriculture and precision agriculture.

Build a repository of expert knowledge through recorded masterclasses, publications, expert interviews and knowledge briefs.

Create a pipeline of future researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals in the livestock and agricultural ecosystem.

Create a national platform for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange in livestock, indigenous cattle and sustainable agriculture.
Invite eminent national and international experts to share cutting-edge knowledge and practical experience.
Bridge traditional knowledge and modern science relating to indigenous cattle and sustainable farming.
Develop awareness of emerging areas such as genetics and genomics, breed improvement, animal biotechnology, fodder science, climate-resilient agriculture and precision agriculture.
Facilitate collaboration between universities, research institutions, government, industry, NGOs and community organisations.
Build a repository of expert knowledge through recorded masterclasses, publications, expert interviews and knowledge briefs.
Identify areas for joint research, innovation, consultancy, skilling and industry collaboration.
Create a pipeline of future researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals in the livestock and agricultural ecosystem.

Expected impact

Knowledge
Greater awareness of emerging developments and knowledge exchange across disciplines.
Research

New research questions, collaborations, joint projects and publications.

Institutional

A national and international network of experts and a stronger research ecosystem.

Industry
Partnerships, technology transfer, innovation projects and industry-relevant skilling.
Social
Better livestock practices, improved farmer knowledge and indigenous cattle conservation.

Themes across the series

Reimagining Indigenous Cattle, Sustainable
Agriculture & Rural Transformation

Indigenous cattle: from conservation to global knowledge

Genetics, genomics and biotechnology

Fodder, nutrition and sustainable livestock systems

Veterinary science, animal health and One Health

Indigenous agriculture, climate resilience and rural transformation
The future of livestock: technology, innovation and global opportunities

Recordings

Watch the Inaugural Masterclass

The recording of the inaugural session, India’s Dairy Landscape & Opportunities with Shri Rajiv Mitra, is now available. Every registrant of Masterclass 2 will also receive its recording by email after the session.
Inaugural Masterclass | Friday, 30 October 2026

Objectives

Climate change is hurting crops. Learn how heat, uneven rain and water shortage reduce harvests.
Smart farming protects crops. Learn how drip irrigation, better crop planning and healthy soil lower the risk.
Strong partnerships protect income. Learn how links with buyers and food companies help farmers earn steadily.
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Masterclass 2
Thursday, 10 December 2026

4:00 to 5:00 PM IST

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Live on Zoom. Your personal joining link arrives by email, and every registrant receives the recording.

For any queries please contact:
+91 76006 88966

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