The FAI Annual Seminar 2025, themed "Fertiliser Management for Green Future: Catalyzing Farmers' Empowerment," strongly emphasized Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and climate-smart fertilizer innovation, calling for holistic approaches blending conventional/alternative fertilizers with tech to build a sustainable, low-carbon food system, boosting farmer income and supporting India's food security goals.

Inaugurating the seminar, Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, said, “As custodians of the nation’s food security, we must embrace a future where inorganic and organic solutions coexist, precision technologies reach every village, and innovations like nano-fertilizers are pursued not as commercial products, but as national missions. The shrinking land, rising demand, and changing climate leave us no choice—our policies, science and industry must converge to build a resilient nutrient ecosystem that protects both our farmers and our future.”

Sharing his perspective, S. Sankarasubramanian, Chairman FAI and MD and CEO of Coromandel International, said, “Theme of this year’s seminar reflects our collective vision of fostering a sustainable and resilient agricultural sector that not only ensures food security but also safeguards our environment for future generations. The time has come to move from a paradigm of productivity alone to one that balances productivity with sustainability.”

The inaugural day also saw the release of four significant FAI publications - Fertiliser Statistics 2024-25, Specialty Fertiliser and Micronutrient Statistics 2024-25, Sustainable Soil And Nutrient Management in India and the latest edition of the Fertiliser (Control) Order 1985.

FAI also celebrated excellence across the sector through awards that recognised achievements in production performance, technical innovation, safety, environmental protection, digital farming, bio and organic fertiliser promotion, micronutrient marketing, farm technology transfer and creative communication.

The event was attended by over 1,500 delegates, including global supply partners, policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, technology innovators, environmental experts, and farmer representatives. The inaugural session also featured Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Director General of the FAI, and Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty, Co-Chairman of the FAI and Managing Director of Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited.