Dr. Shamarao Jahagirdar gave the welcome speech and introductory note on invitee. Prof. Mikko J. Ruohonan delivered a lecture on “Sustainable Technology and Services for Rural Renaissance” and emphasized on topics like food value chain, Bio-economy, precision farming, supply-chain efficiency and agriculture focused payment system. After the lecture students and staff interacted with Prof. Mikko J. Ruohonan about agriculture production and marketing, problems faced by farmers in getting proper price for their commodities and about Finland agriculture system etc. Dr. B. D. Biradar Dean (Agri) College of Agriculture Science, Dharwad conveyed the presidential speech. At last Dr. Ashalatha K. V. thanked everyone for their presence and support during the lecture.