DEPARTMENT OF  BOTANY

Regenerative Agriculture

3 Days Workshop:  23 to 26 December 2024

A three-day workshop in Regenerative Agriculture was held on on 23^rd, 24th, & 26^th December, 2024, at the Government Arts College for Women, Salem-8. The workshop was organized by the Department of Botany in association with the Mahindra Naandi Foundation, Chennai. Dr. K. Vijayakumari Organizing Secretary of the workshop and Head of the Botany Department welcomed the gathering. The Principal Dr. N. Gandhimathigave the presidential address. Mr. J. Prabakaran, trainer, Mahindra Naandi Foundation, Salem, explained the importance of agriculture.

The first class, 23.12.2024 started by learning the history of agriculture and types of farming. Students also got ideas of new farming methods, benefits of natural farming, and the impact of chemical farming. They realized the importance of farming and came to know the difference between natural and organic farming. He also thought about seed varieties Indigenous varieties, hybrid varieties, and genetically modified seeds. He thought the sources needed for natural farming and explained the importance of cows in natural farming and the use of cows.

On 24.12.2024 he explained the methods of agriculture, which include preparation of green manure and vermi compost. Some more techniques like growth promoters, pest repellents, and growth enhancers that gave a positive outcome to the farmers. He also discussed the preparation of jeevamirtham, fish amino acid, panjakaviyam, and 3G neem extract. Agni asthra and coconut grape extract. He also stressed that beyond agriculture, this program enhanced women's empowerment.Pest control is a major problem for the farmers, and they learned the techniques of pest management. This course made students become women entrepreneurs. 

          On 26.12.2024, students went on the field trip to the place located in Salem Karuppur. The farmer named Mr. Sriddhar sir, who gave a chance to visit the farm. Students were divided into 5 teams and visited the 5 farms. They are Paddy field, turmeric field, betel nut field, coconut field, and banana field. This field trip made us stimulate farming ideas in between the students. 8 staff members and 53 students participated in the aforementioned workshop. The program came to an end with a vote of thanks given by Dr. M. Vasugi and the national anthem.

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y 170 participants, which motivated them to take up research in this interesting field of study.

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Workshop in  Regenerative Agriculture

A three-day workshop in Regenerative Agriculture was held on on 23^rd, 24th, & 26^th December, 2024, at the Government Arts College for Women, Salem-8. The workshop was organized by the Department of Botany in association with the Mahindra Naandi Foundation, Chennai. Dr. K. Vijayakumari Organizing Secretary of the workshop and Head of the Botany Department welcomed the gathering. The Principal Dr. N. Gandhimathigave the presidential address. Mr. J. Prabakaran, trainer, Mahindra Naandi Foundation, Salem, explained the importance of agriculture.

The first class, 23.12.2024 started by learning the history of agriculture and types of farming. Students also got ideas of new farming methods, benefits of natural farming, and the impact of chemical farming. They realized the importance of farming and came to know the difference between natural and organic farming. He also thought about seed varieties Indigenous varieties, hybrid varieties, and genetically modified seeds. He thought the sources needed for natural farming and explained the importance of cows in natural farming and the use of cows.

On 24.12.2024 he explained the methods of agriculture, which include preparation of green manure and vermi compost. Some more techniques like growth promoters, pest repellents, and growth enhancers that gave a positive outcome to the farmers. He also discussed the preparation of jeevamirtham, fish amino acid, panjakaviyam, and 3G neem extract. Agni asthra and coconut grape extract. He also stressed that beyond agriculture, this program enhanced women's empowerment.Pest control is a major problem for the farmers, and they learned the techniques of pest management. This course made students become women entrepreneurs. 

          On 26.12.2024, students went on the field trip to the place located in Salem Karuppur. The farmer named Mr. Sriddhar sir, who gave a chance to visit the farm. Students were divided into 5 teams and visited the 5 farms. They are Paddy field, turmeric field, betel nut field, coconut field, and banana field. This field trip made us stimulate farming ideas in between the students. 8 staff members and 53 students participated in the aforementioned workshop. The program came to an end with a vote of thanks given by Dr. M. Vasugi and the national anthem.

A three-days workshop

A three-day workshop in Regenerative Agriculture was held on on 23^rd, 24th, & 26^th December, 2024, at the Government Arts College for Women, Salem-8. The workshop was organized by the Department of Botany in association with the Mahindra Naandi Foundation, Chennai. Dr. K. Vijayakumari Organizing Secretary of the workshop and Head of the Botany Department welcomed the gathering. The Principal Dr. N. Gandhimathigave the presidential address. Mr. J. Prabakaran, trainer, Mahindra Naandi Foundation, Salem, explained the importance of agriculture.The first class, 23.12.2024 started by learning the history of agriculture and types of farming. Students also got ideas of new farming methods, benefits of natural farming, and the impact of chemical farming. They realized the importance of farming and came to know the difference between natural and organic farming. He also thought about seed varieties Indigenous varieties, hybrid varieties, and genetically modified seeds. He thought the sources needed for natural farming and explained the importance of cows in natural farming and the use of cows.

On 24.12.2024 he explained the methods of agriculture, which include preparation of green manure and vermi compost. Some more techniques like growth promoters, pest repellents, and growth enhancers that gave a positive outcome to the farmers. He also discussed the preparation of jeevamirtham, fish amino acid, panjakaviyam, and 3G neem extract. Agni asthra and coconut grape extract. He also stressed that beyond agriculture, this program enhanced women's empowerment.Pest control is a major problem for the farmers, and they learned the techniques of pest management. This course made students become women entrepreneurs.   On 26.12.2024, students went on the field trip to the place located in Salem Karuppur. The farmer named Mr. Sriddhar sir, who gave a chance to visit the farm. Students were divided into 5 teams and visited the 5 farms. They are Paddy field, turmeric field, betel nut field, coconut field, and banana field. This field trip made us stimulate farming ideas in between the students. 8 staff members and 53 students participated in the aforementioned workshop. The program came to an end with a vote of thanks given by Dr. M. Vasugi and the national anthem.