AGRONOMY

Agronomy is the application of science and technology from the fields of biology, chemistry, economics, ecology, soil science, water science, pest management and genetics to the improvement and management of the major food crops of the world. Agronomy is an applied science considers how to grow crops effectively and profitably while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. It is the dynamic discipline which is taught in all the four years of undergraduate course curriculum of B.Sc. (Agri.). The prime objective of the Agronomy section is to provide practical knowledge related with Agronomy subject to undergraduate students as well as to guide the farmers for their problems through various extension activities.

IMPORTANCE

            Importance of agronomy provides farmers with agricultural information about grow and care for plants and soils in certain environments. Factors such as climate, roots, moisture, weeds, pests, fungi, and erosion can pose significant challenges when farmers attempt to produce a plentiful harvest. Agronomists work to develop methods that will improve the use of soil and increase the production of food and fiber crops. They conduct research in crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, soil classification, soil fertility, weed control, and other areas.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1. To study Tillage management, Seed and sowing.  
2. To study plant nutrition and soil fertility.
3. To study soil physical, chemical and biological properties.
4. To study fertilizer recommendations and calculations.
5. To study cropping systems.
6. To study weed and irrigation management.
7. To study dry land agriculture and watershed management

EDUCATION

            Department of Agronomy offers following courses to B. Sc (Hons) Agriculture students in the Shriram college of Agriculture, Paniv.

Courses as per V Dean Committee

Courses as per VI Dean Committee

 DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

1. Crop cafeteria (Kharifand Rabi crops).
2. Student plot (Kharif and Rabicrop).
3. Organic farm.
4. Vermicomposting unit.
5. Meteorological observatory.

FARM ACTIVITIES

The College possesses 40 hectares of land that is fully under cultivation of crops relevant to the area. The main purpose of the farm is to demonstrate the latest agricultural practices. Farm has the mother plants of horticulture crops such as Mango, Guava, custard apple, pomegranate etc. Agronomical crops like Maize, Gram, soybean, onion, cotton, sugarcane and wheat etc. are grown.

In the year 2017, College has established Automation & Fertigation unit through which water & fertilizers are provided to major crops on farm.  A lift has been installed on Nira canal during 2014 for bringing the total college farm under assured irrigation.

1. Demonstration plots of Cereals and fruit crops.
2. Nursery.
3. Seed production plot.
4. Mother orchard (Pomegranate, Guava and Mango)

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