About the Awards
Digital Agri News recognizes individuals and institutions making significant contributions to agriculture, rural development, and allied sciences. Our monthly and annual awards aim to inspire innovation, encourage young talent, and celebrate excellence across the farming and research ecosystem.
Whether you’re a researcher, educator, student, extension worker, innovator, or policy contributor, our awards program is open to you.
Award Categories
Research & Academic Excellence
- Best Research Article Award
For the most impactful article published in Digital Agri News. - Outstanding Researcher Award
For individuals with exceptional research output in agriculture or allied sciences. - Best Scientist in Agriculture
For senior-level scientists working in the field of crop science, soil science, agri-biotech, etc.
Youth & Emerging Leaders
- Young Scientist Award
For researchers under the age of 35 who have contributed new knowledge, methods, or innovations. - Young Women Scientist Award
For early-career women researchers making a mark in agricultural or environmental science. - Young Innovator Award
For students, startups, or young professionals with novel agri-tech or rural innovations.
Outreach & Impact
- Agricultural Excellence in Outreach
For extension workers, NGOs, and institutions working at the grassroots to bridge technology and farming communities. - Farmer Change-maker Award
For progressive farmers introducing successful sustainable practices in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to individuals, research scholars, faculty, innovators, farmers, and institutions working in agriculture and allied fields (horticulture, forestry, soil science, dairy, fisheries, etc.).
- Nominees for “young” categories must be under 35 years on the date of nomination.
- Research must be original and documented with proper evidence (publications, field data, case studies, etc.).
Nomination Process
- How to Apply: Via online nomination form (link below)
- Nomination Period: 1st to 20th of each month
- Results: Announced on the 1st of the following month
- Documents Required:
- Nominee’s full name and photo
- Short bio or resume (max 2 pages)
- Summary of contribution (up to 500 words)
- Supporting files (publication copies, images, videos, certificates, etc.)
Apply or Nominate Now
Think you or someone you know deserves to be honored for their work in agriculture or allied sciences? Submit a nomination today!