Published - February 03, 2026 10:59 am IST - CHANDIGARH In Chandigarh, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann held discussions with South Korean delegation on cooperation in smart farming, advanced agricultural machinery, and biotechnology. Credit: Punjab Govt Following Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s recent visit to South Korea, a delegation from the country held discussions in Chandigarh on January 31, 2025 on cooperation in smart farming, advanced agricultural machinery and biotechnology, reflecting strong interest in partnering Punjab as it moves towards technology-based solutions for small farmers. The Chief Minister emphasised that South Korea’s vertical farming models and expertise in automation, seed technology and small agricultural machinery can play a decisive role in making farming a profitable and future-ready profession in the state, a positive outlook that was warmly welcomed by the visiting delegation.