Agricultural Education day-2023 Celebrations at Agricultural College, Adilabad

Agricultural Education Day, 2023 was celebrated in a grand manner at Agricultural College Adilabad. Around 60 school students from 8th and 9th standards from 5 different schools attended to the celebrations. As a part of the programme, an exhibition with different subject specific stalls were arranged. The stalls showcased (Agronomy- seed samples of important field crops (Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds and Cotton) cultivated in Northern Telangana Zone; Soil Science (Organic, inorganic fertilizers and biofertilser samples); Plant Protection (Entomology –Pheremone traps, Lure traps and insect pest damaged specimens) and Plant Pathology (infested specimens- Wilt, Canker, Leaf spots and powdery mildew in different crops). It was followed by a field visit to the ARS, Adilabad and KVK, Adilabad experimental fields for practical exposure to the students on Agronomic aspects, different agricultural implements apart from important crop pest and diseases. Later a brief series of guest lectures were delivered; viz; 1.Agriculture and its importance in Indian economy by Dr. Sreedhar Chauhan, Associate Dean, 2.Awareness on B.Sc (Hons.) Ag. course and significance of plant doctors in Indian Agriculture by Dr.K. Bhanu Rekha, Professor, Agronomy 3.Identification of field crops and their significance, Role of Soil fertility in Sustainable crop production by Dr.M.Suresh, Assistant Professor, Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry 4. Important pathogens and their management by Dr.B. Rajeswari, Professor, Plant Pathology and 5.Important insect pests and their management by Dr.G. Anitha, Associate Professor, Entomology It followed by a lively interaction between school students and the Agricultural College teaching staff. Later prizes were distributed to the winners of the essay writing competitions conducted on theme “Impact of Climate change on Agriculture”. The teachers accompanying students from the various schools expressed that the programme was organized very well with special focus on importance of Agriculture, role of Agricultural education and also expressed happiness that a new Agricultural college was establishment at Adilabad District as it would help their students for exposure visits. The programme ended with vote of thanks presented by the Officer Incharge of Student Affairs, Dr. M. Suresh.