Department Profile

Mushroom cultivation unit

  • The college farm houses an Oyster mushroom cultivation unit complete with a dedicated mushroom shed capable of accommodating up to 100 bags.
  • Students receive practical, hands-on training in the cultivation procedures of oyster mushrooms, gaining valuable insights into agricultural practices.
  • Farmers trainings also being given both on and off farm training on Oyster mushroom cultivation.
  • These trainings not only imparts knowledge of mushroom cultivation but also instills entrepreneurial aspirations among students and farmers.
  • In addition to cultivation techniques, students are trained in spawn production, marketing strategies, and value addition, under the expert guidance of staff from the Department of Plant Pathology.
  • This holistic approach equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue opportunities in mushroom cultivation and related industries