Friday, November 6, 2015

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University students showcase techniques they learnt :

The annual exhibition of techniques and technologies learnt by final year agriculture students during their Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) course was held at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore on Thursday. 

The exhibition was inaugurated by acting vice-chancellor C R Anandakumar and dean (agriculture) S Mahimairaja. 

The exhibition, organized by the 96 final year students, was divided into the following villages—Annur, Pollachi South, Anamalai, Gobichettipalayam, Sathiyamangalam, TN Palayam, Bhavanisagar, Madathukulam, Dharapuram and Udumalpet. 

While use of natural pesticides and fertilizers by organic farmers and the integrated farming system was highlighted from Annur, the cotton picking and spinning industry from South Pollachi was highlighted. 

The water conservation systems and integrated farming systems practised in the coconut farms in and around Anamalai were also highlighted. 

During the course, the students spent 60 days in their assigned village, 10 days with an assistant director of agriculture, 10 days with an NGO and another 10 days with an agro industry. 

Source : Times of India

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