The Women Cell and Agri Business Incubator (ABI), ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research, organised a one-day workshop on "Digital Agriculture and AI: Opportunities for Women Agri-Entrepreneurs" on October 15, 2026 at Silver Jubilee Hall, ICAR-IISR, as part of National Women Farmers Day.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Praveena R., Vice-Chairperson, Women Cell, followed by presidential remarks by Dr. T. E. Sheeja, Head, DCIB and PI, NAIF Schemes. Dr. Ahamed Riyaz, Director and Professor, Farook Institute of Management Studies (FIMS), delivered the opening remarks and conducted expert sessions on leveraging digital tools for enterprise growth. A key highlight was the launch of value-added products developed by on-campus incubatee Mrs. Sheena, marking an important step in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

The workshop also featured sessions on financial literacy and cyber hygiene for online operations by Ms. Ayona George, Financial Literacy Counsellor, Lead Bank, Kozhikode. Participants visited the Spice Processing Facility at ICAR-IISR to gain insights into spice processing and value addition.

The programme concluded with remarks by Dr. Sajesh V K and a vote of thanks by Dr. Maneesha S R, Co-PIs, Agri Business Incubator (ABI).