Agriculture Colleges News and Updates

Latest News and Updates on Agriculture Colleges in India

• IGNOU Launches MBA in Agribusiness Management to Empower Agricultural Professionals

  IGNOU's new MBAABM program develops business experts to profitably manage agro-based enterprises and farm businesses over a two-year course, extendable to four years, open to graduates of any field.…

• Punjab Agricultural University Hosts Second Kisan Mela, Talks About Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture

  The Kisan Mela, themed "Kheti Naal Saahiak Dhanda, Parivar Sukhi Munafa Changa," offered a platform for farmers to interact directly with experts, participate in live demonstrations, and acquire quality seeds, planting material, and agricultural literature.…

• New Variety of Opium Developed at MPUAT: Know What It Offers

  The variety has been specifically allocated to opium-producing states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.…

• Leaders and Experts Emphasise Agricultural Innovation at Drought Resistance Workshop

  MLAs and Resource Persons Advocate Sustainable Farming Practices and Enhanced Support for Farmers…

• Dr Suresh Kumar Malhotra Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Mahrana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal

  Dr Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Director, ICAR-DKMA, GOI, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Mahrana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal, for three years.…

• PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates NBCC-Built IIM Sambalpur Eco-Friendly Campus

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the permanent campus of NBCC-built Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur on February 3, 2024. National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited, a government enterprise, has previously built the world's largest grain storage agri-construction.…

• Around 1,500 Farmers Attend Republic Day Parade

  The Centre invited 1,500 farmers who reaped the benefits of government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana to attend the Republic Day Parade today.…

• NIT Jamshedpur Hosts 5-Day Tech Workshop for Smart Agriculture

  NIT Jamshedpur hosted a 5-day Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme focusing on IoT and GNSS for agricultural innovation.…

• PhD Sabzi Wala: An Example of Education-Employment Gap in Punjab

  Sandeep Singh, a highly educated vegetable seller’s plight highlights the struggle for suitable jobs despite academic qualifications in Punjab.…

• JNKVV Jabalpur Introduces High-Nutrient Wheat Variety MP 1378

  The new wheat variety, MP 1378, is a nutrient-rich and disease-resistant variety promising enhanced yield for farmers…

• Amity's Industry-Academia Meet 2023 Unveils Recent Trends in Smart Agriculture

  The Industry-Academia Meet 2023 not only served as a knowledge hub but also fostered networking opportunities, bridging the gap between academia and industry.…

• Dr Sunil Chandra Dubey Becomes New Vice-Chancellor of Birsa Agricultural University

  Dr Sunil Chandra Dubey, who is currently working as the Assistant Director General of Plant Protection and Biosafety at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi, has been chosen as the new Vice-Chancellor of Birsa Agricultural University.…

• OUAT Hosts Agri Journalism Sessions, Nurturing Innovation in Farming Narratives

  OUAT's Agri Journalism Session plants the seeds of innovation, nurturing agriculture and media to cultivate sustainable farming narratives and empower the agricultural community.…

• Coimbatore's BU Unveils Website Showcasing its Herbal Garden, Home to Over 230 Rare and Endangered Plant Species

  Bharathiar University has launched a website for its 4.5-acre Herbal Garden, focused on rare medicinal plants, as part of a broader initiative to integrate traditional knowledge into academic curricula and contribute to India's growing herbal market.…

• Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University Celebrates Youth Festival

  Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana on Wednesday witnessed 'On the spot Painting and Installation.…

• Clay, Paper, and Words Created a Blend of Art at Vet Varsity on 2nd Day of Youth Festival

  The 12th Youth Festival of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana today witnessed Collage, Clay Modeling, Elocution, and Poetry Competitions.…

• SKUAST-K's Endowment Fund Scholarship Benefits 114 Students with Rs 28.5 Lakh

  SKUAST-K distributed Rs 28.5 lakh to 114 deserving undergraduate students through its Endowment Fund, aiming to make education accessible regardless of financial circumstances.…

• SOS Children's Villages India Participates in 'Shramdaan for Swachhata' across its Programme Locations

  Programme participants, caregivers, and co-workers came together to clean public spaces and raise awareness on hygiene and sanitation across 31 programme locations.…

• Vet Varsity to Organize Pashu Palan Mela on 14 & 15 September

  Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana is hosting a two-day Pashu Palan Mela on September 14-15 to promote livestock farming, offer technical insights, and honour exceptional farmers with the "Chief Minister Award."…

• IISER Bhopal Appoints New Director Prof. Gobardhan Das

  Professor Gobardhan Das, a distinguished immunologist with a Ph.D. in Immunology, has been appointed as the new Director of IISER Bhopal, bringing his extensive experience and leadership to the institute's multifaceted growth.…

• OUAT, The Second Agricultural University of India Celebrates Its 62nd Foundation Day Today

  Ranendra Pratap Swain, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment of Odisha; FARD, Govt. of Odisha and Pro-Chancellor of the University will be the chief guest of the occasion.…

• New Agriculture Engineering College to Thrill Ara Residents

  The state government's decision to set up an agriculture engineering college in Ara, Bhojpur district, receives praise for its potential to drive agricultural research, promote allied activities, and create employment opportunities.…

• Agri Varsity Transforms Over 1,000 Acres of Unused Land into Cultivable Fields

  Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University in Parbhani has successfully transformed over 1,000 acres of unused land into cultivable land, conducting experiments with soybean and pigeon peas and providing affordable seeds to the farming community.…

• NIRF Rankings: IIT Madras Retains Top Position For 5th Consecutive Year

  NIRF Rankings 2023: In a remarkable run, IIT Madras has been ranked no.1 in India in ‘Overall’ for the 5th consecutive year and in the ‘Engineering’ category for the 8th year in a row.…

• NIRF Ranking 2023: PAU Bags Spot Among State Agriculture Universities in India

  The NIRF Ranking 2023: Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) Ludhiana has attained the top spot amongst the State Agricultural Universities (SAU) in India.…

• Agribusiness Management Development Program Applications Open Till June 7

  Here’s a great opportunity for people who want to learn the agriculture business at a very reasonable price of Rs 6000 and in a short duration of 50 days.…

• Dr Dinesh Kumar Chauhan Appointed As Member of Board of Studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences

  Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chauhan, the Vice President of DeHaat, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Studies at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.…

• GADVASU Recruitment 2023: Vacancy Out for Laboratory Technician Posts; Apply by 27th March!

  Apply for the post of Laboratory Technician at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).…

• Punjab Agriculture University Recruitment 2023: Apply for Teaching Positions; Details Inside

  Applications are invited by Punjab Agriculture University for Teaching Assistant posts. check out the eligibility criteria, age limit, salary and other details here.…

• IARI Recruitment 2023: Fresh Vacancies Announced; Age, Eligibility and Salary Details Inside

  Looking for a government job in the agriculture sector? If yes, your search ends here. Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) is hiring candidates for various positions.…

• MANAGE Recruitment 2023: Applications Invited for Manager, Content Developer Posts; Salary Rs. 1.5 Lakhs

  National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, popularly known as MANAGE is hiring candidates for various positions. Those interested can read the details given below.…

• Government to Add More Seats in CCS-NIAM; Abolish Compulsory Stay in Hostel

  The Centre will be adding 60 more seats in the PG Diploma in Agri Business Management course offered by the Jaipur based Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS-NIAM). This was announced by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday, along with stressing…

• Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research Warns Damage to Wheat Crop by Heat

  Due to a strong heat wave in 2022, India produced 106.84 million tonnes less wheat than it did in 2021 (109.59 million tonnes)…

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Releases 23 New Crop Varieties for Farmers

  TNAU Vice Chancellor V Geethalakshmi told the media that “The new varieties include 4 improved varieties of kavuni CO 57 paddy, 3 pulses, 2 oilseeds, 1 sugarcane, maize, green manure crop, and sunn hemp.…

• IARI Recruitment 2023: Big Opportunity for Graduates! Apply for 462 Assistant Posts; Get Salary as per 7th CPC

  Candidates who wish to apply for Assistant post at Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), must do it before the deadline i.e., June 1, 2023.…

• Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU) Recruitment 2023: Apply for 130 Posts, Salary Rs. 1,31,000

  Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and other posts.…

• OUAT Ventures into Commercial Liquid Biofertilizer Production; Helps Farmers Increase Yield at a Lower Cost

  The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has ventured into producing liquid nitrogen biofertilizers, an alternative to the unsustainable and expensive biofertilizers that were more in circulation.…

• Growing Black Peppercorn - From Sowing to Harvesting

  Black peppercorn is a spice that is cultivated from the fruit of black pepper. India, along with Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka are the world’s largest producers and exporters of black peppercorns. Let’s take a look at how to grow black pepper plants.…

• Game-Changing Agricultural Technological Trends Emerging in 2023

  As the world population continues to grow and limited food resources continue to depreciate, innovations in agricultural technology help farmers improve soil health and enhance crop yield.…

• Dr. V. Srinivas Rao Appointed as the 35th Associate Dean of the Prestigious and Oldest Agricultural College, Bapatla (ANGRAU), A.P.

  Dr. V. Srinivas Rao has mentored in creating many job careers and campus placements for students over the last 20 years.…

• AAU Recruitment 2022: Golden Opportunity for Graduates! Apply for Young Professional Post

  The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is hiring candidates for the Young Professional II position. Apply Now!…

• Shekhawat Appreciates Scientists, Students of ANGRAU for Playing Significant Role in Development of Agriculture Sector

  Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told media on Wednesday that it is an honour that Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU) holds 11th place among 74 agriculture universities in India.…

• NIRF Ranking 2023: MoE Introduces ‘Agriculture and Allied Sectors’ Category, Announces Last Date of Registration

  A new category has recently been introduced to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings 2023 by the Ministry of Education…

• COP27: Gaza Date Farmers Struggle as Bad Weather Damages Their Crops

  Climate change has reduced date production in the blockaded Gaza Strip by nearly half this year, according to the Palestinian agriculture ministry and farmers, as unseasonal rains disrupted spring pollination and were exacerbated by a hot summer.…

• Man Breaks Guinness World Record by Eating 10 Hottest Chilies in Just 33 Seconds

  The Carolina Reaper comes from the Capsicum chinense species of chilli pepper and has 1.5 million Scovilles - the measurement scale for how spicy a chilli gets - in the Guinness Book of Records.…

• The University of The Netherlands Signed MoU with Goa Agriculture College

  In addition to student exchange and Agri-technology, RCPR Community College of Agriculture in Savoi-Verem, Goa and HAS University from the Netherlands have signed an MOU for knowledge sharing. A group of academics from this university is now in Goa and has agreed to launch a…

• Over 14,000 Students Receive Degrees, Diplomas at 13th Convocation of SHUATS

  The 13th Convocation of SHUATS for on-campus students who successfully finish their undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programmes in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 was held on Thursday.…

• Top 5 Agricultural Universities in Rajasthan

  Want to make a career in agriculture but have no idea which university to choose? Then this article is for you. We have discussed the top agriculture universities.…

• CCS NIAM to Merge with MANAGE for Expansion of Agricultural Education in India

  The merger aims at promoting agriculture education and creating national-level agriculture institutes for expanding the requirements of agri-techno managers in India.…

• Quality Education in Agribusiness Management can Provide Excellent Job Opportunities

  Agribusiness management education is a field that combines principles from economics, agriculture, business (commerce), and management. ISAB was founded with the goal of encouraging and nurturing excellence in the field of food and agribusiness management.…