Krishi Mela - 2026
Krishi Thotagarike Mela - 2026
Chief Dignitaries
Dr. M. V. Dhananjaya
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor & Patron
Krishi-Thotagarike Mela – 2026
KSNUAHS, Iruvakki,
Shivamogga – 577412
Dr. Raghavendra. K. Mesta
Director of Extension & Chairman
Krishi-Thotagarike Mela – 2026
KSNUAHS, Iruvakki,
Shivamogga – 577412
Mob: 9480838957,
Email: de@uahs.edu.in
Dr. Sridhara S
Director of Research & Co-chairman
Krishi-Thotagarike Mela – 2026
KSNUAHS, Iruvakki,
Shivamogga – 577412
Mob: 9480838956,
Email: dr@uahs.edu.in
Dr. H K Veeranna
Dean (Agri.) & Campus Head
College of Agriculture, Navile,
Shivamogga – 577204
Mob: 9480838960
Email: deanagrishimoga@uahs.edu.in
Our Theme
Krishi Thotagarike mela will be organized with the theme on “Innovative Agriculture for Drought Management”
Krishi-Thotagrike Mela-2026 is a four days Agriculture and Horticultural Exhibition scheduled on Oct 30 – Nov 2 at the College of Agriculture, Navile Shivamogga.
This year’s Mela will showcase innovative technologies & emerging approaches in agriculture and horticulture aimed at enhancing productivity, profitability, draught mitigation, resource-use efficiency and sustainability
Awards & Honors
During the Mela, “Best Men & Women Farmers” from the six districts under the University’s jurisdiction will be recognized and honored for their contributions to agriculture and allied activities. “Best stall exhibitors” will also be felicitated for showcasing innovative technologies and products.
The Mela is expected to attract nearly ten lakh farmers and stakeholders, with around 400 agri-based companies and institutions participating. The event will provide a vibrant platform for agri-preneurs, government departments, research institutions and NGO’s to showcase innovations, promote technology adoption, build meaningful linkages and contribute to the vision of “Innovative Agriculture for Drought Management”
Technologies
• Crop Museum
• Technology Park
• Hi-Tech Horticulture
• Protected Cultivation
• Cashew Technologies
• Vertical Farming
• Organic Farming
• Integrated Farming System
• Watershed Management
• Bee Keeping & Bee Park
• Mushroom Production
• Post-Harvest Technologies
• Fisheries
• Eco-Tourism
Farm Machineries
• Planting & Transplanting Machines
• Plant Protection Equipments
• Irrigation Equipments
• Harvesters and Threshers
• Solar Equipments
• Tractors and Tractor- Drawn Equipments
• Tree Climbing Equipments
Agri-Inputs
• Seeds and Planting Materials
• Fertilizers
• Micro-Nutrients
• Bio-Pesticides
• Organic Manures
• Bio-Fertilizers
• Microbial Consortia
• Areca Husk Decomposer
Stall Tariffs
Stall Type | Stall Size(in feet) | Stall Rent |
| Fabricated (Hi-tech) stall | 10 * 10 | Rs. 25,000 |
| Machinery/Industrial stall | 20 * 20 | Rs. 20,000 |
| Economy stall | 10 * 10 | Rs. 12,000 |
| Food stall | 10 * 10 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Nursery stall | 15 * 30 15 * 20 | Rs. 25,000 Rs. 18,000 |
Contact Info for Stall Booking:
Dr. B. C. Hanumanthaswamy (Associate Director of Extension): 9448255252
Dr. Shantanagowda A. H. (Assistant Professor): 8437511351
Dr. Yallappa M. (Assistant Professor): 9481512563
Dr. Krishna Reddy P. (Assistant Professor): 9483162891
Dr. Nagaraj R. (Senior Technical Assistant): 9353493824
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested Companies/Organizations are requested to contact the organizers on or before October 26, 2026.
| Type | Price |
| Platinum Sponsor | Rs. 5,00,000 /- |
| Diamond Sponsor | Rs. 4,00,000 /- |
| Gold Sponsor | Rs. 3,00,000 /- |
| Silver Sponsor | Rs. 2,00,000 /- |
| Bronze Sponsor | Rs. 1,00,000 /- |
