Bengaluru to host international horticulture expo

HortiConnect India 2025, a world horticulture exhibition and convention, is ready to debut in Bengaluru from September 25–27 on the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The three-day occasion, which goals to attach growers, entrepreneurs and agribusinesses with markets and applied sciences worldwide, will deliver collectively greater than 125 exhibitors, 10,000 individuals, international delegations, and consultants.

Supported by the Government of Karnataka, the occasion is organised by HortiConnect Global Private Limited, together with the National Horticulture Board, South India Floriculture Association, Indian Greenhouse Manufacturer Association, and others. The Netherlands is a companion nation, and delegations from Turkey, Spain, Israel, Sri Lanka would take part.

Highlights of the occasion embrace showcasing sensible irrigation, AI, robotics, hydroponics, vertical farming, and post-harvest options. Workshops for farmers on good agricultural practices, innovation pavilions and investor classes for startups, in-house conferences, buyer-seller conferences, floral trend present, and farm visits shall be among the different options.

Export quantum

The expo comes at a time when India’s horticulture manufacturing is projected to achieve 362 million tonnes in 2025 and exports are nearing $1.8 billion.

“HortiConnect India 2025 is a platform to deliver Indian growers shoulder-to-shoulder with the perfect on the earth. It is by the farmers, for the farmers,” mentioned Rajeeb Kumar Roy, Director, HortiConnect and MD, Agriplast Tech India.

Women’s function

The expo can even give attention to girls in horticulture, climate-smart farming, biodegradable supplies, and carbon credit score alternatives. Demonstrations of sensible greenhouses, sensor-driven irrigation, and vertical farming will showcase sustainable options. The HortiTech Innovation Awards will honour path-breaking applied sciences and fashions.