A field day on Green gram seed production var. CO (8) was held at Palar Agricultural College Farm on August 28, 2024. The event was featured participation from government officials, farmers, students and staff members. The program aimed to disseminate knowledge on advanced seed production techniques, particularly focusing on the CO (8) variety of Green gram, to enhance agricultural practices among farmers and students. Key details of the program:
  • Organizer: Mrs. S. Sathya, Asst. Prof. (Seed Science & Technology)
  • Date and Venue: August 28, 2024, at Palar Agricultural College Farm
  • Participants: 40 Farmers, 50 Students and 20 Staff Members.
Prominent attendees:
  • Dr. N. Tamilselvan, Principal, Palar Agricultural College
  • Mr. G. Somu, Joint Director of Agriculture, Vellore
  • Mrs. H. Vinith Manglin, Asst. Director of Seed Certification, Vellore
  • Mr. R. Umashankar, Asst. Director of Agriculture, Pernambut
  • Mr. R. Sankaran, Deputy Agricultural Officer, Pernambut
  • Mr. L. Palani, Asst. Agricultural Officer, Pernambut
  • Mrs. S. Subhashini, Asst. Agricultural Officer, Pernambut
  • Mr. J. Ravichandran, Former Principal, Horticultural Research & Training Centre, Thally
  • V.E.Madhusudhanan, Administrative Officer, Palar Agricultural College.
The field day provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and expertise, with government officials offering insights into seed certification and agricultural development. This collaborative effort highlighted the importance of integrating academic research with practical farming techniques, benefiting all attendees.