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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,VELLAYANI
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Sri.Mullakkara Ratnakaran Hon.Minister for Agriculture |
The commencement of a College of Agriculture in Vellayani, a place surrounded by the beautiful freshwater lake, in August, 1955 by acquiring the Senior Maharani's Palace marked the historic beginning of Agricultural Education and training in our State. This and the Veterinary and Animal | |
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Sciences College at Mannuthy and such institutions in the State were brought togehter as an Agricultural Univesity. Established in the year 1972, Kerala Agricultural University, with ten | |
Sri.Panniyan Ravindran. M.P |
constituent Colleges, six Regional Agricultural Research Stations, 25 Research Stations, four Training and Extension centres and seven Krishi Vigyan Kendras, is on the road to equip Kerala for optimum | |
Sri.V.J Thankappan. M.L.A |
agriculture production. The University is successfully imparting education and training in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Agricultural | |
Sri.Rajaji Mathew Thomas. M.L.A |
Engineering, Home Science, Co-operation, Banking and Management and other allied branches of learning. Research undertaken in the University cover all economically important crops grown in the | |
Sr.N.Sakthan. M.L.A |
State with focus on rice, vegetables, banana, pineapple, pepper, coconut, cashew, cardamom, medicinal and aromatic plants and also animals and fisheries. The outcome of research and investigation in the |
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Sri.George Mercier.M.L.A |
University is being taken out to the public through its extension wing. The role played by the university is laudable, indeed. The university in its own way has contributed to the advancement of agriculture | |
Sri.Selvaraj.M.L.A |
capabilities of the State. It has to its credit fifty years of relentless work committed to the society especially to the farming sector. | |
Sri.Anavoor Nagappan President, District Panchayath |
The Event |
Committee for Liaison and collection of exhibits from other stations |
Sri.Jayakumar.I.A.S Agricultural Production Commissioner |
Showcasing the potential abilities and facilities of the University and to bring to lime light the gains of research and extension activities, University ventures to have a mega event - Agrifest '07 - during December 24 to 30 at Neyyattinkara. The Agrife_t '07 aims to highlight the progress, contribution | |
Sri.K.R.Viswambharan.I.A.S Vice Chancellor,Kerala Agricuultural University |
and achievements in the field of agriculture in independent India. The festival also illustrates all kinds of our superior science and technology including Information Technology and Biotechnology. Seminars on relevant topics with emphasis on recent trends by eminent scholars and discussion in the | |
Smt.Priyamvada Municipal Chairperson,Neyyattinkara |
Open Forum will be a unique component of the Agrifest. Demonstrations on Agro- Technology, Quiz, Drawing and Painting Competitions, Aqua shows, Cyber section, Agro Clinic, Competitions of farm produce, Exhibition cum competition of pet animals and birds etc. add colour to the event. |
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The Venue |
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Adv.V.S HARINDRANATH Member, Executive Committee, KAU |
The Government Higher Secondary School, conveniently located at Neyyattinkara, a suburban town of the capital city of Trivandrum is on Trivandrum - Kanyakumari National Highway. Neyyattinkara gets its name from the river - 'Neyyar' and boasts of historical places such as Aruvippuram - the place | |
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where Sree Narayana Guru initiated his social reform movement by the installation of the deity of Shiva. The Sreekrishna Swamy Temple on its banks still keeps the remnants of 'Ammachi Plavu' which | |
Dr. K.HARIHRISHNAN NAIR Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, KAU |
saved the legendry King Marthanda Varma of Travancore. Well connected by road and rail, Neyyattinkara is a convenient place for this colourful festival of Agriculture and allied areas. Neyyattinkara is located near the world famous 'must-visit' tourist spot - Kovalam and near to the Neyyar Dam wild life sanctuary and Safari Park. | |
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The Date |
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Dr.ARTHUR JACOB Asscocite Director of Research,NARP (SR),Vellayani |
The festival is being arranged during 24th to 30th of December, the most convenient period of the year, marked by the festive time of Holy Christmas and sparkling eve of the New Year 2008. The period is also suitable for native and foreign tourists frequenting this State. The examinations happily over, it is an ideal time for leisure and learning for the students |
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Dr.SUHARBAN Professor & Head, Instructional Farm, Vellayani |
Exhibits |
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Dr.MOTHILAL NEHRU |
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Professor & Head, Dept.of Agri.Extension, College of Agriculture,Vellayani |
Agriculture, Horticulture, Plourieulture, Serieulture, Apiculture,Vermiculture, Mushrooms, Biotechnology, Bio Informatics , KAU Colleges and Research Stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Government Departments, Animal Husbandary, Diary, Fisheries, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Implements, Agro and Food Processing, Water Quality Testing, Soil |
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Dr.S.K.NairProfessor,Research Co.ordination,KAU |
Testing, Diagnostic Services Lab, Pesticide Residue Lab, Appliances & Consumer Durables, Automobiles, Automotive Components, Advertising, Building Materials, Book Fair, Banking Institutions, Bicycles, Colleges and Schools, Computer Hardware and Software, Crokery Show, Cosmetics, Castings, Couriers and Freight, Farm Machinery, Domestic Appliances, Educational |
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ADDRESS College of Agriculture Vellayani.P.O Trivandrum 695522 email;coavellayani@kau.in Phone:0471-2319115, 2381002 Fax:0471-2381829
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Expo, Equipments, Electronics, Electricals, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Furniture, Forgings and Sheet Metal, Garments, Gems and Jewellery, Handicrafts and Cottage Industries, Heavy Industries,Handlooms, Powerlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries, Hotels, IRDP mela, Industry Associations, Innovative Packaging Technologies, Pesticides, Biocontrol agents, Agro-meteorology, Light Engineering Goods, Medical Institutions, Media, Marketing, Games and Amusement, Scientific and Research Organizations, Sports Goods and Wares, Travel and Tourism, Voluntary Organisations, Wool and Woollens, Entertainment of Gadgets etc. Facilities Telephoone, Fax & Photocopy facility at reasonable rate. Free entry to entertainment sessions. Free entry to the exhibition souvenir / catalogue. Awards
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Liaison Office at Neyyattinkara Competition and Prize Distribution
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