About Department
		Academic Programmes
		Infrastructure
		Mandate
		Faculty
		Research Activities and Achievements(including projects)
		Extension Activities and Achievements
		Conservation of Various Indinenous Cattle Breeds at Livestock Instructional Farm
		Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)
		Publications
		Contact Information

 

About Department

Historical Perspective of the Department

India has basically been an agricultural country and it is likely to continue to be so for a long time to continue. At present 70 per cent of Indians depends for their livelihood on agriculture. Thirty percent of land holdings are held by 70 per cent of small and marginal farmers who held 80 per cent of the total livestock in the country. Crop agriculture in India depends mainly on bullocks, which contribute approximately 40,0000 MW of power to agriculture.
The production and use of animal products in the human diet is receiving tremendous attention. With object in view, the need of developing Animal Husbandry is recognized very well. The other objectives are to provide animal power for farming, adoption of better land use pattern, the land which is not suited for arable cropping should be put under grass or tree so much needed for protection of soil. Among other objectives of Animal Husbandry, the utilization of agro-industrial byproducts for converting those in to valuable animal products so much needed by all of us. The creation of thousand of employment opportunities through out the year by adopting animal industry on large scale shall also be a part of the objectives of animal husbandry in India.
It is therefore essential to have the basic knowledge to the students of agriculture about the animal husbandry and dairying for animal production, milk production and milk products.
The dairy unit was established with a small herd of cows and buffaloes in the year 1958 with the object to impart training to the under¬graduate students of agriculture. With the establishment of Agricultural University, the college dairy was converted in to University Livestock Instructional Farm in the year 1969 and was shifted to the present premises in the year 1971. The objects of maintaining the cows and buffaloes at Livestock Instructional farm Akola are:

1. To cater the need of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
2. To fulfill the requirement of research facilities
3. To provide the milk for research, students and staff members.

Livestock Unit

A small unit of dairy was available (about 178 animals of all category) before the formation of University. During those days, this unit was maintained mainly for the teaching purpose of undergraduate course. With the formation of University, the postgraduate classes were started which has demanded the need of increase in livestock and housing facilities. Accordingly new structures were constructed in 1972 to accommodate about 250 to 300 animals of various categories. Purchasing some animals and transferring few animals from college of Agriculture, Nagpur increased the herd strength. Thus, from 1972 onwards the herd strength of dairy unit at Akola was between 250 – 300 animals.
Efforts are being made to maintained and conserve the nine different breeds of indigenous cows with the help of artificial insemination technique.
It is rather very difficult to demark the herd strength essential for carrying out the teaching and research programme. The requirement of animals for research will depend upon the nature and type of research project, number of treatments involved and number of students working time. At present, the undergraduate strength is nearly 500 students in various semesters. The animal husbandry and dairy courses are offered in First, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth semesters and experimental courses during eight semester. A batch of 30 students is posted practical class. With regard to Postgraduate classes, strength of 20 students are admitted (10 students for Animal Husbandry and 10 students for Dairy Science in major field). Research programme is also carried out for partial fulfillment of the postgraduate teaching programme. Therefore, all the students will have to conduct the project on animals from various categories. The involvement of animal strength in research programme will depend upon the nature project.
The present housing facilities available at dairy unit are sufficient for 290 animals. Thus, the strength worked out can be accommodated within present resources. There are 8 different types of sheds. However present structure needs some modification & repairs. The work of repair is in progress

 

Academic Programmes

1. M.Sc. (Agri.) Animal Husbandry	2 Years	Intake Capacity	9
2. M.Sc. (Agri.) Dairy Science	2 Years	Intake Capacity	9
3. Ph.D. Animal Husbandry	3 Years	Intake Capacity	1
4. Ph.D. Dairy Science	3 Years	Intake Capacity	1

 

Infrastructure Facilities

1. Total Land                                         44.53 ha
   
2. Area under cultivable land            30.29 ha
   
3. Area under seasonal crop              29.03 ha
   
4. Area under perennial grasses          1.26 ha
   
5. Area under building, road etc       14.24 ha

Following laboratories are established in the Department

1. Livestock Instructional Farm
2. Animal Nutrition
3. Animal Husbandry
4. Dairy Bacteriology
5. Dairy Chemistry
6. Dairy Technology

Facilities available in the laboratories for Practical and Research Work.

Animal Nutrition Laboratory
Feed grinder Hot air oven Muffle furace Hot plates Digestion and distillation assembly Soxhlets apparatus Infra Red moisture balance Weighing balances
Animal Husbandry Laboratory
Model, charts, photographs of breeds of cattle and buffalo Equipments, instruments used for Animal Husbandry practices Veterinary Dispensary Models of various systems of Animal Physiology Feed mill Artificial Insemination facility
Dairy Technology laboratory
Batch pasteurizer Surface cooler Deep freezer Bottle cooler Refrigerator Ice Bank Tank Ice-cream machine (Batch type) Cream separator Butter making apparatus Mini dairy plant Milk packing machine Cheese unit Ice-cream machine Homogenizer
Dairy Bacteriology Laboratory
Microscopes Incubator Hot air oven Vaccum oven Autocalve Constant temperature after bath Rotary shaker Muffle furners Lovibond comparator
Dairy Chemistry Laboratory
Electrical weighing balance pH meter Viscometer Refractometer Electrophoresis apparatus Fat testing unit Detection of milk adulteration unit Instrumentation cell Digestion, Distillation and socslets
Livestock Instructional Farm
Cattle shed                                8 Calf shed                                   1 Calving box                                2 Isolation shed                             1 Loose housing shed                     1 Store house for feed stuff            1 Feed mill                                    1 Chaff cutter                                1 Silo pit                                       1 Milking machine                          1

 

Mandate

1. Mandates of department are teaching to under graduate and post graduate students.
2. Perform the research on animal husbandry and dairy science.
3. Extension activities for the benefit of farmers and dairy owners for improvement of livestock and milk production.

 

Research Activities

The research programme is conducted by the department in 3 ways i.e. Post Graduate Research, Departmental Research and Personal Research of Staff. So far 308 and 8 students have completed their post graduate and Ph.D. research in the subject since 1969 to 2007 respectively. These students worked on various topics in the specialized fields of the subject.

Major Area of the Research carried by the Students and staff

A. Animal Husbandry

1. Characterization of breeds of cattle and buffalo
2. Nutritional status of animal in Vidarbha region
3. Growth performance of heifer by feeding different feeds and fodder
4. Effect on milk production by feeding different feeds and fodder
5. Enrichment of low quality feeds by different methods
6. Fodder value of different feed stuff
7. Fodder value of different tree leaves in the forest
8. Efficiency of milk production in cows and buffaloes
9. Care and management aspect
10. Performance of crossbred cattle in rural area
11. Constraints in adoption of improved dairy management practices.
12. Cultivation of various fodder crops for yield and chemical composition study
13. Studies on milk cooperatives society
14. Water consumption for milk production
15. Effect of mineral supplements on milk production
16. Nutrition evaluation of feeds and fodder.

B. Dairy Science

1. Studies on methods of preparation of different indigenous milk products
2. Chemical analysis of milk and milk products
3. Preparation of value added products
4. Preparation of milk products blending with soymilk, coconut milk and pea-nut milk.
5. Study on shelf life of milk and milk products
6. Utilization of high acidic milk for preparation of milk products
7. Utilization of fruit pulps and juices in milk products
8. Beverage production from whey.

Research Achievements

Efforts are being made to maintain and conserve the different breeds of indigenous cow, with the help of artificial insemination technique by using semen procured from BAIF, Urdikanchan, Pune and other semen laboratories. However the semen of Gaolao breed cow and buffalo strain of Nagpuri breed is not available and hence breeding bulls are kept on the farm for breeding purpose for the animals. These breeds are meant for milk, teaching, research and demonstration to farmers and extension workers.

 

Extension Activities and Achievements

1. Participation of staff members in the Krishi Melawas organized by University and Other Agricultural departments.
2. Participation in the exhibition , Shiwarpheri, Shetkari Dilasa Abhiyan, Shetkari Dindi and Samuhik Janjagran Abhiyan-2007 (organized by the University).
3. Publication of article in news paper, Krishi Patrika.
4. Massages to Akashwani kendra Akola for the farmers.
5. Organized Doordarshan programme.
6. Field visits arranged by the department.
7. Farmers visited the department.
8. Arranged the training for the rural youth Self employment training to the rural youth on milk procurement and milk processing, fodder production and preservation.
9. Published booklets for the farmers.
10. Farmers of Vidarbha region and dairy farmers in particular visited the dairy farm and provided the guidance regarding the breeds , care and Management, feeding and breeding , health care.
11. Books, leaflets, folders are published by the department on animal husbandry.
12. Two villages of each tahsil of Akola district were selected for demonstration of low quality fodder.

 

Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)

1.	Studies undertaken during 1984, revealed that, it is advantageous to have crossbred animals with 50 per cent Jersey exotic inheritance for optimum milk production.
2.	Studies conducted during 1981-82 to 1985-86 on economical rearing of Sahiwal, Sahiwal x Jersey and Sahiwal x Holstein Friesian half bred calves revealed that, economical rearing of calves can be done by feeding milk replacer as substitute to milk, without affecting their growth and health.
3.	Draft efficiency of Purnathadi buffalo bullock and crossbred bullocks indicated that more speed of work (7 per cent) and higher generation of HP (15 per cent) can be obtained from crossbred bullocks over Purnathadi buffalo bullocks.
4.	From the study conducted to find out the effect of feeding of sunflower and soybean cake vis-à-vis groundnut cake, it was observed that the total milk production, total fat, SNF and TS were not influenced due to feeding of various cakes. However, on the basis of cost economics, sunflower cake may be included in concentrates.
5.	Mixed cropping of berseem and oat on the total green out turn revealed that mixed cropping resulted in higher production of green out turn. In mixed cropping seed rate of 20 kg berseem + 20 kg oat per ha was therefore recommended.
6.	Studies conducted to find out the superiority of different grasses revealed that Anjan grass may be grown as a pasture under irrigation.
7.	More green forage and dry matter yield can be obtained by planting anjan + glycine or marvel + glycine on field boundaries to provide quality forage to animals.
8.	Feeding of green improved Ramkel as a substitute to concentrate is recommended as under.   Daily milk production (kg) Feeding schedule (kg/day/cow Concentrates Green Ramkel 2 to 4 – 25 to 30 5 to 7 2.0 20 to 25 8 to 10 2.5 to 3.0 20 to 30
9.	Stylosanthus hemata is recommended for growing on lighter soils. It is further recommended to grow this fodder crop on bunds and grazing yard to provide quality fodder.
10.	Feeding management of concentrates + roughages in lactating animals revealed that milk production in cows and buffaloes can be enhanced by 7 to 10 per cent without affecting quality of milk by feeding concentrates soaked in water (1.5 kg water per kg concentrates) for one hour.
11      .	A study on subabhul for evaluating its uses as fodder, fuel and timber revealed that –  I) Subabhul possess good potential for producing fodder, fuel and timber. The plants should be topped after one year for green foliage. After three years for maximum fuel, good quality timber and moderate quantity of green foliage. For timber purpose plant should be allow to grow for five years. To make subabhul more beneficial in all purposes under rainfed conditions, it is recommended to top the plants after three years.
12.	Application of 45 kg N/ha is recommended to Dinanath Grass for obtaining higher green fodder.
13.	Studies on the use of carbon-di-oxide for increasing shelf life of curd indicated that plastic containers are equally suitable as glass containers for 10 days at ambient temperature.
14.	Studies on the shelf life of carbonated sweet and sour curd in plastic container, revealed that plastic containers are suitable for production and storage of sour as well as sweet curd, minimum for one week.
15.	Jaggery powder @ 5 per cent of the weight of ghee is recommended as a preservative to improve the keeping quality of ghee.
16.	Following practices are recommended to increasing keeping quality of milk.  i. Grooming and washing of milking animals before 3-4 hours of milking. ii. Cleaning of udder and hands of the milker. iii. Washing the milking parlour and utensils iv. Use of dome shaped or small top milking pails, discarding first few strips, straining of milk and storage in cover vessel.
17.	Effect of different stabilizers on quality and quantity of shrikhnad prepared from cow and buffalo milk revealed that the outturn of shrikhand prepared from cow and buffalo skimmed milk is lower by 15-18 per cent and has low acceptability. The quality of skimmed milk shrikhand can be improved by addition of Bhendi gum @ 1.5 per cent of Accacia gum @ 2.0 per cent in milk.
18.	Effect of stabilizers on homogenized lassi revealed that different stabilizers viz., gelatin, agar-agar, acacia gum and carboxy-methyl-cellulose, agar-agar proved to be the best for preventing whey separation in lassi prepared from whole or skimmed milk of buffalo. Hence, it is recommended to use 0.1 per cent and 0.3 per cent agar-agar in buffalo whole and skimmed milk, respectively.
19.	Use of guar gum @ 0.2 to 0.3% in lassi is sufficient to prevent whey separation during storage upto of one week.
20.	Following packages of practices are recommended for improvement of health and production of livestock. i. Regular deworming once in a year ii. Spraying of 0.2% Decamethrine (Butox) twice a year. iii. Feeding of mineral mixture 2% in the feed regularly to the growing and lactating animals.
21.	Ice-cream can be prepared by replacing 35 per cent milk solid (not fat) with sweet potato pulp.
22.	Study of effect of Bhendi gum as stabilizer on the ice-cream at different levels revealed that the ice-cream should be prepared by using eight per cent fat and three per cent bhendi gum.
23.	Studies on udder and teat measurement and their correlation with milk production in crossbred cows revealed that udder and teat measurements alongwith test day milk should be considered as a reliable criteria for selecting dairy animals where no performance records are available.
24.	Sugarcane baggase treated with 4 per cent urea at 50% moisture level 4 weeks (28 days) should be used for feeding to sheep.
25.	For preparation of economic concentrate mixture for sheep, it is recommended to incorporate 40% subabul leaf in concentrate mixture.
26.	Dry root powder of Ashwagandha at the rate of 30 g, two times a day be fed to lactating cows for 30 days to increase daily milk yield.
27.	Good acceptable quality burfi can be prepared by blending of 15% mung flour with 50 p.c. sugar in khoa.
28.	Instead of feeding whole milk to crossbred calves, a replacement upto 75% by soyamilk be done.
29.	Gliricidia maculate (Giripushpa) has a high nutritive value hence plantation of this shrub be taken upto develop silvipasture for sheep. It should be fed to sheep @ 2.5 to 3 kg/day.
30.	It is recommended to take plantation of subabhul; shevri, kanchan, heta, Lucerne, rawan and ber to develop silvipasture for sheep.
31.	Anjan tree leaves (4-4.5 kg/day) provide all essential nutrient hence recommended for feeding daily to goats.
32.	Studies on economics of milk and milk products revealed that maximum profit can be obtained from chocolate milk drink, fruit flavoured milk drink and skimmed milk, dahi prepared in combination with cream, ghee and butter, respectively.
33.	Sodium alginate (0.2%) as stabilizer with milk having 1.5% fat should be used to prepare a good quality chocolate milk.
34.	Use one per cent extract of green bhendi fruits for reducing whey separation in low fat (0-1.5%) lassi during storage.
35.	Use of sheep milk for paneer preparation is equally suitable as that of buffalo milk.
36.	It is recommended to use yeas cultures in yoghurt/ chhanna whey as coagulant for production of chhanna to be used in Rasogolla preparation.
37.	PDKV Berar Burfi prepared from goat milk, Khoa blended with mango pulp and sugar is recommended.

 

Publications

 

 

Contact Information

Dr. S. D. Chavan
Head
Deptt. of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Ph:- 0724-2256001

		About Department
		Academic Programmes
		Infrastructure
		Mandate
		Faculty
		Research Activities and Achievements(including projects)
		Extension Activities and Achievements
		Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)
		Publications
		Contact Information

 

About Department

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry was established in the year 1969 with the formation of Punjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth on 20th October, 1969, then renamed as Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola on 17th April, 1992. The department was established to cater the needs of teaching, research and extension in the field of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry. The educational programmes leading to M.Sc. (Agri.) and Ph. D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry and Land Resource Management along with various research programmes and allied extension activities are conducted successfully.

The department has total intake capacity of 20 M.Sc. and two Ph.D. students in Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry and six M.Sc. and two Ph.D. students in Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry with specialization in Land Resource Management every year. The Center for Post Graduate Education and Research in Land Resource Management was established in the department in the year 1987 in collaboration with National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (ICAR), Nagpur. The main objective of the Center of Land Resource Management is to identify, generate and correlate the data required for land resource management for optimum utilization of limited land resources.

 

Academic Programmes

Sr.No	Degree	Subject of Specialization	Admission Capacity
			Akola	Nagpur
1	M.Sc. (Agri.)	Soil Science	18	12
2	Ph.D	Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry	5	–

One student each from B.Sc. (Hort. & B.Sc. (Forestry) admitted every year over and above intake capacity

 

Infrastructure Facilities

The well equipped laboratories are established in the Department with advanced instruments for soil, water, plant and manure samples analysis by the research staff as well as post graduate students.

Sr.No	Name
1	Soil Testing Laboratory
2	Post Graduate Students Laboratory
3	Soil Physics Laboratory
4	Micronutrient and Heavy Metal Testing laboratory
5	Soil Fertility Laboratory (Long Term Fertilizer Experiment)
6	Instrumentation Cell

Advanced Instruments

Sr.No	Name
1	Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
2	Micro Processor Based Automatic Digestion and Distillation Apparatus
3	UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
4	Flame Photometer
5	Micro Processor Based pH and EC Meters
6	Yoders Apparatus
7	Pressure Plate Apparatus
8	Laminar Flow
9	Centrifuge
10	Micro Processor Based Automatic Soxhlet Apparatus
11	Hot Air Oven
12	Rotary Shaker

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer		Flame photometer
Micro Processor Based Automatic Digestion Apparatus		Micro Processor Based Automatic Distillation Apparatus
Micro Processor Based Automatic Soxhlet Apparatus		Micro Processor Based pH Meter
Micro Processor Based EC Meter		UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

 

Mandate

To impart education to post graduate students leading to M.Sc. (Agri) and Ph.D Degree in Soil Science.

To carry out the research on the fundamental and applied aspects in relation to soil-plant-water relationship.

To impart training to the staff of state government department as well as NGO in soil testing.

To collaborate with ICAR institutes and other Agril. Universities for development of education and research programme in the field of Soil Science.

Co-Curricular Activities:

The Akola Chapter of Indian Society of Soil Science is actively engaged in organizing Seminar / Symposia and guest lectures by eminent scientists in the field of Soil Science. There are 35 members of the chapter and most of them participate in various national , international seminars/workshops.

 

Research Activities

Research Themes

1	Integrated Nutrient Management
2	Soil Quality/ Soil Health: Assessment and Enhancement
3	Long Term Fertilizer Management
4	Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Survey and Classification
5	Micronutrient Management
6	Soil Biology
7	Soil Carbon Sequestration
8	Land Resource Management
9	Land Evaluation
10	Land Degradation and Restoration
11	Crop Residue Management
12	Dry Land Agriculture Technologies
13	Watershed Management
14	Remote Sensing and GIS for soil resource studies

Research Achievements

• Generated technology for salt affected soils
• Evolved Integrated Nutrient Management technologies for various crops and cropping systems
• Delineated micronutrient status of soils of Vidarbha
• Generated dry land agriculture technology
• Generated technologies for soil resource studies using Remote Sensing and GIS
• Soil Quality evaluation under long term fertilizer experiment on sorghum-wheat
• Released recommendations on soil management and fertilizer use for the benefit of farmers

 Research Projects

1. All India Coordinated Research Project on Long Term Fertilizer
2. All India Coordinated Research Project on Micro and Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants (ICAR)

 

Extension Activities and Achievements

1. The soil, water, plant and manure samples received from farmers are analysed and the recommendations are given to the farmers for fertilizer use and management of soil.

2. Farmers group for Soil Health and Land Use has been initiated in the Department for providing guidance to the farmers.
3. Diagnostic team visits to the farmers fields for advice to the farmers in specific problems related to soil health, fertilizer use and soil resource management.

4. Guidance to a farmers regarding deficiency symptoms of various nutrients in plants by the faculty.

 Rates of Analysis of soil, irrigation water, plant and manure samples

Sr.No	Sample	Rate/Sample
I	Soil
1	pH	10/-
2	EC	10/-
3	Available N	40/-
4	Available P	50/-
5	Available K	30/-
6	Organic C	40/-
7	Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)	25/-
8	Micronutrients (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, B, Mo)	75 each
9	Exchangeable Ca, Mg, Na, & K	50 each
10	CEC	125/-
11	Lime requirement	50/-
12	Gypsum requirement	50/-
13	Mechanical analysis	100/-
14	Bulk density	50/-
15	Hydraulic conductivity	100/-
16	Water holding capacity	100/-
II	Irrigation Water
1	Analysis of Na, Ca, Mg, CO3, Cl, HCO3	50 each
2	pH	10/-
3	EC	10/-
III	Plant
1	Total N	50/-
2	Total phosphorus	50/-
3	Total potassium	50/-
4	Micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu)	100 each
IV	Manures
1	Total N	150/-
2	Total P	300/-
3	Total K	150/-
4	Organic Carbon	200/-
5	pH	100/-
6	EC	100/-

 

Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)

Name of Technology	Recommendation
Long term nutrient management for sustaining soil quality and crop productivity in sorghum – wheat cropping sequence	In sorghum- wheat cropping sequence, on the basis of 20 years results of long term fertilizer experiment, for sustaining soil quality and crop productivity application of recommended dose of fertilizer along with FYM @ 10 t ha-1 is recommended.
Integrated nutrient management for sustaining soil fertility and crop productivity in sorghum – wheat cropping sequence	On Vertisol under sorghum-wheat sequence for obtaining maximum yield of sorghum and wheat and to maintain soil fertility status of soil for longer period, a dose of 100: 50: 40 kg NPK ha-1 + FYM @ 10 t ha-1 to sorghum and 120 : 60 : 60 kg NPK ha-1 to wheat (irrigated) is recommended
Long term nutrient management in soybean – wheat cropping sequence	For sustaining the productivity and fertility of soils under soybean – wheat sequence, it is recommended that 50% N through organic materials and remaining 50% N through chemical fertilizer alongwith 20 kg sulphur and 2.5 kg Zn ha-1 to soybean and recommended dose of fertilizer should be applied to wheat.
Sulphur management in crop production(Soybean and wheat)	It is recommended that 20 kg sulphur through gypsum should be applied for obtaining maximum yield and higher B : C ratio under soybean – wheat sequence on sulphur deficient soil.
	For maintaining soil fertility and obtaining maximum yield of pigeon pea on sulphur deficient soil, application of 20 kg sulphur ha-1 is recommended with 25 kg N and 50 kg P2O5
Integrated nutrient management in rainfed cotton	For cotton under rainfed conditions 50% recommended dose of fertilizer ( 25 kg N + 12.5 kg P ha-1 ) in combination with FYM @ 5 t ha-1 or application of green loppings of glyricidia at 30 DAS should be applied for getting higher B : C ratio and improvement in soil physical and chemical properties
Nutrient management in cotton through drip irrigation System	It is recommended that the dose of fertilizer can be reduced to 50% recommended dose of fertilizers through fertigation to cotton for achieving the yields comparable with 100% recommended dose of fertilizer through conventional method (soil application).
Integrated nutrient management in oilseeds	Application of 15 t FYM ha-1 + 40:60:40 kg NPK ha-1 + 25 kg sulphur through gypsum should be applied + spraying of 0.2% borax during flowering for obtaining maximum yield of sunflower
	Spraying of urea @ 2% at 50 and 70 DAS along with recommended dose of NPK (soil application) is beneficial for obtaining maximum yield of soybean
Micronutrient management in crop production in Soybean, Cotton and Mustard	It is recommended that soybean seeds should be treated with Rhizobium + PSB (each 25 g kg-1 seed) and 4 g ammonium molybdate per kg seed alongwith recommended dose of chemical fertilizers.
	For cotton crop, critical limit of iron in soil and in plant (fully mature leaves) is recommended as 4.5 ppm for soil and 281 ppm for plant.
	For obtaining maximum yield and higher B:C ratio of soybean- mustard cropping sequence, on zinc deficient soil under 3 t FYM ha-1 + ½ recommended dose of chemical fertilizers (15:37.5 kg N & P) + 10 kg ZnSO4 with Rhizobium and PSB should be applied for soybean and 50 kg N + 20 kg P ha-1 + PSB should be applied for mustard
Soil, Nutrient and Moisture conservation through land management (Cotton and Greengram )	Deep ploughing once in two years is recommended for reducing the loss of soil, water and nutrients from 1.5% sloppy deep black soils.
Soil, Nutrient and Moisture conservation through contour cultivation and live hedgerows (Sorghum and Cotton )	Application of 50% RDF + FYM @ 10 t ha-1 with contour cultivation alongwith established vetiver or leucaena hedge rows is recommended to cotton-sorghum rotation grown on Vertisols for obtaining higher monetary returns and reduction of surface runoff and losses of soil and nutrients.
Management of salt affected soils of Purna valley (Cotton and greengram )	Broadcasting of gypsum in powder form @ 2.5 t ha-1 (50% GR) + 5 t FYM or 2.5 t pressmud cake ha-1 before sowing of crop is recommended for increasing the productivity of cotton, sorghum and green gram as well as improving the physico – chemical characteristics of sodic soils of Purna valley.
	Application of 2.5 t gypsum ha-1 before sowing and opening of deep furrows after two rows of crops at 30 DAS, is beneficial for reducing the sodicity of soil.
	Application of 2.5 t gypsum ha-1 once in two years is recommended for improving the physico-chemical characteristics of Purna valley soils
Management of salt affected soils of Purna valley by irrigation and crop residue application (Cotton and Greengram)	It is recommended to incorporate gypsum @ 25% GR (1.25 t ha-1) in soil and pass the alkali water through gypsum bed of 30 cm thickness for getting higher yield of irrigated cotton and B:C ratio and for improving soil characteristics of sodic Vertisols of Purna valley.
	For improving the characteristics of sodic Vertisols of Purna valley and for obtaining maximum yield of green gram – safflower and B:C ratio, it is recommended to incorporate crop stubbles @ 2 t ha-1 + 10 kg PSB ha-1 alongwith 50% recommended dose of fertilizers and irrigate the crops with alkali water which is passed through 30 cm thick gypsum bed.
PDKV method of Compost preparation	Prepare trench of size 3.05 m X 1.83 m X 0.91m Construct a chimany in the centre (0.30 m x 0.30 m x 1.37 m) with small opening for air circulation. Fill a pit with 15 cm layer of organic waste. Spread the 90 lit. cow dung slurry on each layer Fill the pit upto 30 cm above the ground level Cover the pit with cow dung + soil slurry Compost will be ready within 120-150 days
Nutrient management in rice in eastern Vidarbha zone (Paddy)	For rice on medium soil in eastern Vidarbha region for obtaining maximum yield and higher B : C ratio, a fertilizer dose of 125 : 62.5 : 62.5 kg NPK ha-1 through chemical fertilizer should be applied.
	For obtaining maximum yield and higher B : C ratio of kharif rice crop, recommended dose of P and K during transplanting and 25% N through glyricidia and 75% N through urea is recommended.
	In eastern Vidarbha region for maximum yield and higher B : C ratio in rice and improving characteristics of soil, 5 t biogas slurry ha-1 should be applied with 50% recommended dose of fertilizer (47 : 23 : 25 kg NPK ha-1 ).

 

Publications

Research Bulletins

• Quality of irrigation water : Criteria and standards
• Soil : CRS,CDF, Agriculture College Farm, Nagpur
• Micronutrients in soils and plants
• Organic recycling for sustainable crop production
• Phosphorus status of Vidarbha soils
• Role of Potassium in crop production
• Soils : Dr. PDKV., Research/Demonstration Farms at a Glance
• Salt affected soils of Purna valley in Vidarbha, Res. Bull. No. 83, 2000
• Lecture notes of Winter School on Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustainable Agriculture (September, 3-23, 2002)
• Long term effect of fertilizers application and cropping on the sustenance of soil quality and productivity under sorghum-wheat sequence in Vertisol (2004)
• Lecture Notes of Workshop on Integrated Nutrient Management (Aug. 3-4,2004)
• Glimpses of Recent Soil Science Research (2004)
• Profile and Progress (2004)
• Micronutrient Status in Soils of Vidarbha (2004)
• Watershed based land use planning on rainfed Agro-eco system (2004)

 

Contact Information

Dr. Sanjay M. Bhoyar

Head
Department of Soil Science,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi
Vidyapeeth, Akola
Ph. 0724-2256212
hdchemistry@pdkv.ac.in

		About Department
		Academic Programmes
		Infrastructure
		Mandate
		Faculty
		Research Activities and Achievements(including projects)
		Extension Activities and Achievements
		Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)
		Publications
		Ph.D. Thesis Abstracts
		Contact Information

 

About Department

 

Infrastructure Facilities

The Department has two class room-2, three laboratories and has number of sophisticated instrument like Laminar Air Flow, Deep Fridge, Centrifuge, Nitrogen estimator, Electronic Balance, Plant Growth Chamber, PCR Machine, Gel Electrophoresis Unit, and Lyophilizer etc.

 

Mandate

1. Education
2. Research
3. Extension

 

Research Activities/Achievements

Major Research theme were approved as per ARC and work carried on major problems on Phytophthora of Citrus, Indexing root stalk staining, Grey mildew of cotton .Research work on various problems on Pulses ,Oilseeds, Sorghum, Soybean, Wheat, Sugarcane, Linseed and Sesame etc. is being carried out at their relative research station. Department has developed a technology for decomposition of Agriculture waste within 90 days. PEQ for DIA Ministry of Agril and Co-op and NHM Govt. of Maharashtra has funded Rs. 1.25 crore for establishment in the year 2006 . This year sanction for two new projects has been granted. The project entitled “Management of red leaf and grey mildew of cotton” of Rs.15 lakhs approved by Directorate of Cotton development, Ministry of Agril. Government of India funded under technology mission in cotton mini mission-GMC-MMI through a network on national information system and pest management and coordinated by NCIPM New Delhi and establishment of plant health clinic of Rs 20.00 lakhs funded by NHM, New Delhi. Betelvine research station is under the head of Department of Plant Pathology. Department is also organizing two winter school on the topic “Advances in production and delivery system of biopesticides, bioagents and biofertilizers.” and “Plant quarantine and pest risk analysis”. for the duration of 21 and 10 days each.

 

Extension Activities and Achievements

Department is carrying following extension activities every year. Clinical pathology under which the disease specimens are examined, diagnosed and appropriate control measures are suggested. Faculties are also delivering technical information through Akashwani, Doordarshan and in the form of popular articles. Field visits are also performed whenever serious problem or disease epidemics are observed. There are number of publications some important publications are

Publication

1. Mushroom Cultivation Technology (Marathi)
2. Cotton diseases and their control (Marathi)
3. Soybean diseases and their control (Marathi)
4. Betelvine diseases and their control (Marathi)
5. Status report on Biocontrol agents (Marathi)
6. Management of Phytophthora in citrus nursery (Marathi)

In addition to this department is running a scientific journal which is gaining popularity amongst scientific from different part of countries. Faculties have received award in national Symposium.

 

Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)

Department has made more than 160 recommendations on the basis of experiments for the benefits of the cultivations, some notable are

1.	Plant protection schedule for control of sooty mould and Phytophthora in citrus with integrated approach
2.	Status of ergot and grain mold of sorghum
3.	Schedule for control of leaf curl and dieback of chilli
4.	Integrated management of Betelvine wilt
5.	Control of powdery mildew of mung, udid, pea, mango, ber and roses.
6.	Experiments for solution to the various emergent aspects are carried out every on the basis of feedback and mandate of the co-ordinate projects.
7.	Two species of oyster mushroom Pleurotus sajorcaju and P. floroda are recommended for cultivation in Vidarbha
8.	Developed cylinder method for oyster mushroom production
9.	Management of soil borne diseases by use of different antagonists
10.	Management of Phytophthora root rot in citrus
11.	Bio-efficiency, standardization, formulations of insect pathogen i.e. Metarrhizium, Beauveria, Nomuraea, Verticillium as compared to um is being made. Local isolate were proved to be highly efficient in management of insect, pest.
12.	Bacillus thuringiensis vidarbha isolate 5AM and 5I were found to be more toxic possessing LC-50 of 206.07 and 324.03 ug/ml are highly effective against H. armigeraas compared to international standards
13.	Centrally sponsored Mushroom development scheme: Centrally sponsored mushroom spawn production unit, Centrally sponsored pasteurized compost unit, Mushroom Processing and Recipes development
14.	Besides above agency schemes training for farmers on mushroom cultivation is regularly organized by this department every month. Plant pathologists are regularly involved in training programmes in integrated disease management. Testing of chemicals, botanicals and bio-agents for disease management, screening of elite lines and breeding materials for various diseases and are involved in breeding for disease resistance.
15.	Screening of efficient strains and studies on cheaper substrates for mass production are initiated for Trichoderma, Metarrhizium, Beauveria, Nomuraea and Verticillium etc, and on the basis of these studies, identified the cost effective sources.
16.	Valid conclusion was made in regard to bio-control of Phytophthora by use of Trichoderma as an eco-friendly and cheaper measure. This department is supplying the basic cultures of these bio-agent to entrepreneurs and State Govt. laboratories. Visits to cultivators field for counseling. Refresher courses for extension workers and master trainers. Department has Plant health clinic for diagnosis and advise for appropriate control measures. Regular messages about the management of crop diseases are published through Agro- Advisory bulletin, Akashwani, Doordarshan, Newspapers. As well the fore warnings with package of practices are sent to state department for taking up precautionary measures.

 

 

Publications

List of Books/ Folders/ Leaflets

 

 

Contact Information

Dr. S. S. Mane
Professor & Head Plant Pathology,
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
hdppathology@pdkv.ac.in

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About Department

The Department of Extension Education imparting teaching in Extension Education to UG, PG & Ph.D.  students. Undertaking strategic and action research, location  and commodity specific. Acquaint the students with practical knowledge for conducting trainings and various kinds of demonstrations at farmer’s field. Organizing seminars, conferences and workshops on important issues/themes for the academic staff members and the extension functionaries. Carrying out extension activities in the field using extension education methodologies and approaches. Providing advisory services through the extension staff working in Directorate Extension Education and KVKs.

Historical perspective of the Department:

The Department of Extension Education Dr. PDKV, Akola was established in the year 1969. The Department is mainly involved in teaching, research and extension education. It offers technical and logistic support for the agriculture and allied extension activities conducted at the University level. The main aim of the department is further the advancement of learning and research in agriculture and allied sciences.

Academic Programmes

Department is imparting education at both the Post Graduate and Doctorate degree levels.

Department offers courses for specialization in information and communication Technology, Extension Management and Rural Sociology under which different courses are offered and also the research projects are conducted in partial fulfillment for award of M.Sc.(Agri.) and Ph. D. (Agri.) degrees.

The postgraduate education leading to M.Sc. (Agri.) and Ph.D. degree is offered at Department of Extension Education, Akola, Agriculture College, Nagpur and Agriculture College, Amravati offers M.Sc. (Agri.) degree programme. The total intake capacity for Post Graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) is as under.

Degree Programme in Agronomy	Akola	Nagpur	Amravati	Total
M.Sc.(Agri.)	18	13	09	40
Ph.D.(Agri.)	03+01(inservice)	—	—-	04

Infrastructure

The Department has well furnished staff rooms, well equipped classrooms and seminar hall with Computer (Internet), LCD projector, OHP, Digital video cameras, Public address system, Television set etc., which are frequently used by the students and faculty. The Department has a well-equipped laboratory and also the newly established interactive classroom system. Department has sectional library for the staff and students with more than 500 books and research project reports.

                     

List of laboratory equipment’s with their use

Sr. No.	Name of equipment	Use
1	LCD projector	It is used for teaching and learning
2	Camera	It is used for practical purpose
3	Over Head Projector	It is used for practical purpose
4	Digital Video Cameras	It is used for practical purpose
5	Public Address System	It is used for practical purpose
6	Television set	It is used for practical purpose
7	Tape recorder	It is used for practical purpose

Mandate

• To impart teaching at UG, PG and Ph. D. levels including practical aspects.
• To undertake extension research on various aspects.
• To generate Human Resource Development in the field of Extension Education.
• To conduct advanced research in the field of Group Dynamics, Extension Management & Rural Development, Information Communication etc.
• To render advisory services to the farmers through different extension mod

 

Courses Offered

1. M.Sc. (Agri), Extension Education        :   18 Students
2. Ph.D. (Agri), Extension Education        :    04 (03+01 In-service)

Ph.D (Agri)—- (31 Credits)

• Major Courses                  :               Total Credits 17
• Minor Courses                  :               Total Credits 09
• Supporting Courses        :               Total Credits 05
• Research                             :               Total Credits 45
• Seminar                               :               Total Credits 02

Sr.No	Course No	Course Title	Credits
Semester- I (18 Credits)
Major Courses : 9 Credits
1	EXT 601	Advances in Agricultural Extension	2+1
2	EXT 602***	Advanced Design and Techniques in Social Science	2+1
3	EXT 603***	Advances in Training Technology	2+1
Minor Courses : 6 Credits
4	AG ECON 606	Advanced Agril Marketing and Price Policy	2+1
5	STAT 601	Advanced Statistical Methods	2+1
Supporting Courses : 3 Credits
6	AGRON 604	Advanced in Crop Growth and Productivity OR	2+1
7	FSC 602	Advances in Production of Fruit Crops OR	2+1
8	AH 601	Advances in Livestock Production and Management	2+1
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits
9	PGS 501	Library and Information Services	0+1
10	PGS 504	Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques	0+1
Semester- II (05 Credits)
Major Courses : 3 Credits
1	EXT 604	Organizational Development	2+1
Supporting Courses : 2 Credits
3	Stat- 607	Multivariate Analysis OR	1+1
3	AH-609	Production of Organic Livestock Products	1+1
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits
4	PGS 502	Technical Writing and Communication skills	0+1
5	PGS 503	Intellectual Property & its Management in Agriculture	1+0
Semester- III (07 Credits)
Major Courses : 4 Credits
1	EXT 605***	Advanced Instructional Technology	2+1
2	EXT 691	Doctoral Seminar I	0+1
Minor Courses : 3 Credits
3	AG ECON 609	Environmental Economics	2+1
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits
4	PGS 505	Agricultural research ethics and rural development programmes	1+0
5	PGS 506	Disaster  Management	1+0
Semester- IV (01 Credits)
Major Courses : 1 Credits
1	EXT 692	Doctoral Seminar II	0+1
Semester- V and VI
1	Doctoral Research	45

 

M.Sc (Agri) —- (37 Credits)

Major Courses                  :               Total Credits 21

Minor Courses                  :               Total Credits 10

Supporting Courses        :               Total Credits 05

Research                             :               Total Credits 20

Seminar                               :               Total Credits 01

Sr.No	Course No	Course Title	Credits
Semester- I (17 Credits)
Major Courses : 8 Credits
1	EXT 501*	Development Perspectives of Extension Education	1+1
2	EXT 503*	Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations	2+1
3	EXT 504*	Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences	2+1
Minor Courses : 6 Credits
4	AG ECON 505	Agricultural Marketing & Price Analysis	2+1
5	AGRON -505	Agro Meteorology & Crop Weather Forecasting	2+1
Supporting Courses : 3 Credits
6	STAT-511	Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences	2+1
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits
7	PGS 501	Library and Information Services	0+1
8	PGS 504	Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques	0+1
Semester- II (15 Credits)
Major Courses : 9 Credits
1	EXT 502*	Communication and Information Management	2+1
2	EXT 505*	E-Extension	2+1
3	EXT 507*	Human Resource Development	2+1
Minor Courses : 4 Credits
4	AG.ECON- 503	Evolution of Economic Thought	1+0
5	AG.ECON- 509	Agricultural Finance and Project Management	2+1
Supporting Courses : 3 Credits
6	AG.STAT-531	Data-Analysis Using Statistical Packages	2+1
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits
3	PGS 502	Technical Writing and Communication skills	0+1
4	PGS 503	Intellectual Property & its Management in Agriculture	1+0
Semester- III (03 Credits)
Major Courses : 3 Credits
1	Ext 506	Entrepreneurship Development and Management in Extension	2+1
Non Credit Compulsory Courses : 2 Credits
4	PGS 505	Agricultural research ethics and rural development programmes	1+0
5	PGS 506	Disaster Management	1+0
Semester- IV (01 Credits)
Major Courses : 1 Credits
1	EXT 591	Master’s Seminar	0+1

 

Co-Curricular Activities

The faculty of the department associates with various co-curricular activities pertaining to admissions, examinations, University sports, Social gathering, University convocation, student’s educational tours extension education activities, conductinh training programme etc.

 

Research Activities

Topics of Educational Research

M. Sc.

Sr.No.	Name of Scholar	Title of the Thesis	Name of the Guide	Year of Submission
1	Gavade Kiran Ganapati	Adoption Behaviour of Grape Growers	Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar	2013
2	Ugalmugale Vinod Kundlik	Impact of Swaranant Community Radio Programme on Listner farmers	Dr. D.M.Mankar	2013
3	Patil Sachin Bhagavan	Socio – Economic Transformation by Adoption of Pomegranate cultivation in Buldana District.	Dr. R.T. Katole	2013
4	Kabita Debbarma	Communication Behaviour of University Teachers in Transfer of Technology	Dr. D.M. Mankar	2013
5	Patil Jyoti Madhukar	Participation of Tribal Women in Decision Making in Agriculture	Prof. S.N. Rajput	2013
6	Mohite Vikram Sarjerao	Adoption of Biofertilizers by the Soybean Growers in western Vidarbha	Dr. N.M.Kale	2013
7	Kachhawah Tejashri Suresh	Factors Responsible for Farmers Suicide in Yavatmal District	Dr. N.M. Kale	2013
8	Ovhar Nitin Dadarao	Adoption of Improved Cultivation Practices of Turmeric by the Farmers	Dr. P.K. Wakle	2013
9	Khare Avinash Laxman	Adoption Improved Cultivation Practices of Gram by the Farmers	Dr. P.K. Wakle	2013
10	Dhoke Savita Pundlikrao	Knowledge and Adoption of Health and Nutritional Practices by Farm Women	Shri Y.B. Shambharkar	2013
11	Madhu K.B.	Farmers Perception about Environmental Risk in Pesticidal Use	Dr. P.P.Wankhade	2013
12	Khairkar Vandana Shrawanji	Aspiration of Rural Youth and their Participation in Rural Development	Shri Y.B.Shambharkar	2013
13	Thakar Anil Kacharu	Entrepreneurial Behavior of Floriculturists	Dr. P.P.Wankhade	2013
14	Thakare Megha Kishor	Work Satisfaction and Drudgery Faced by Women Labourers in Farm Operations	Dr. P.P. Wankhade	2013
15	Chavan Shubhangi Ramsingh	Adoption Behavior of Kagzi Lime Growers	Dr. R. T. Katole	2013
16	Hirve Sachin Arun	Effectiveness of Radio Programme Kisanvani	Shri. S. P. Salame	2013
17	Patil Ajaysinh Sudhir	Adoption of Soil Test Recommendations by the Farmers.	Dr. N.M. Kale	2013
18	Sevak Amrut Dhenge	Knowledge and Adoption of  Integrated Pest Management Practices by Paddy Growers	Dr. D.M. Mankar	2013
19	Pawar Pallavi Saindas	Role Performance of Tribal Women in Agriculture	Shri S. N. Rajput	2013
20	Kalita Meenakshi	Socio-economic Impact of Labour Migration on the Families Left Behind in Golaghat District of Assam	Dr. D.M.Mankar	2014
21	Deogirkar Vaishu Anantrao	Knowledge and Adoption of Herbicides by the Soybean Farmers.	Prof. S.N.Rajput	2014
22	Dohatre Pramod Nagorao	Adoption of Soil Testy Recommendations by the Paddy Farmers	Dr.N.M.Kale	2014
23	Hengad Reshmi Sopanrao	Knowledge and Adoption of Chilli Cultivation Practices by the Farmers	Dr.N.M.Kale	2014
24	Dutonde Sweta Sakhram	Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Safed Musli Growers of Akola and Buldana Districts.	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2014
25	Ghube Ganesh Dnyaneshwar	Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Pomegranate Growers	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2014
26	Narwade Ram Chandrakant	Adoption of Dairy Management Practices by Dairy Entrepreneurs of Self Help Groups	Shri. S.P.Salame	2014
27	Parate Manoj Bapurao	Impact of Farm Ponds on its Beneficiaries in Yavatmal District	Dr.R.S.Waghmare	2014
28	Hole Sonali Shankar	Adoption Behaviour of Farmers about Soil Test Recommendations	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2014
29	Bhosale Jagdish Sureshrao	Impact of Pest Management Technology in Cotton on Beneficiary Farmers of Farmers Field School	Dr. P.K.Wakle	2014
30	Pawar Abhijit Shivaji	Production and Marketing Behaviour of Organic Vegetable Growers in Western Vidarbha	Shri. Y.B.Shambharkar	2014
31	Tandekar Seema	Assessment of Stress Management by the Farmers in District Prone Area of Western Vidarbha	Shri. Y.B.Shambharkar	2014
32	Ratnaparkhi Himanshu Haridas	Listening Behaviour of Beneficiary Farmers of Sadhana Community Radio Station, Durgapur	Dr.R.T.Katole	2014
33	Raut Pooja Sahebrao	Technological gap in Wheat Cultivation in Akola District	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2014
34	Mr.A.S.Lahe	Role Performance of Farm Women in Sericulture	Dr.R.S.Waghmare	2015
35	Mr.V.D.Metangle	Adoption Behaviour of Farmers about Technologies In Front Line Demonstration	Dr.R.S.Waghmare	2015
36	Miss.P.S.Shinde	Farmers Suicide in Wardha District of Vidarbha: Case Studies	Dr. D.M.Mankar	2015
37	Miss.P.G.Ghonge	Farmers Suicide in Buldana District of Vidarbha: Case Studies	Dr.N.M.Kale	2015
38	Miss.P.M.Purkar	Farmers Suicide in Amravati District of Vidarbha: Case Studies	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2015
39	Miss.A.S.Nikhade	Farmers Suicide in Akola District of Vidarbha: Case Studies	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2015
40	Miss.D.P.Gosavi	Farmers Suicide in Washim District of Vidarbha: Case Studies	Dr.N.M.Kale	2015
41	Miss.V.T.Kaple	Farmers Suicide in Yavatmal District of Vidarbha: Case Studies	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2015
42	Mr.R.D.Tembhurne	Technological Gap in Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices of Pigeon Pea by the Farmers	Dr. P.K.Wakle	2015
43	Mr.S.H.Lagad	Impact of Biodynamic Compost method on its adopters	Dr.R.T.Katole	2015
44	Mr.S.R.Chandurkar	Technological Gap In Ajwain cultivation	Dr.N.R.Koshti	2015
45	Mr.N.M.Gudadhe	Impact of Integrated Pest Management  Practices on Soybean Growers under NRTT Project	Shri. S.P.Salame	2015
46	Mr.A.T.Barkade	Knowledge and Adoption of Integrated Weed Management Practices by Cotton Growers in Washim District.	Dr. K.T.Lahariya	2015
47	Mr.K.S.Bhad	Knowledge and Adoption of Dairy Management Practices by Dairy Farmers	Dr. U.R.Chinchmalatpure	2015
48	Amle Shrikrishna Dilip	Safety Measures Adopted by Vegetable Growers in Pesticide application.	Dr.K.T.Lahariya	2016
49	Bansod S.K.	Knowledge and Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Practices by the brinjal growers.	Dr.R.T.Katole	2016
50	Hinghe Bharat Narayan	Adoption gap in Recommended Package of Practices of Soybean	Shri.S.P.Salame	2016
51	Jadhav Rahul Janardhan	Identification and Documentation of Indigenous Weather Forecasting Practices Among Farmers	Dr.N.R.Koshti	2016
52	Subashree Malik	Livelihood Status of Farm Women in Bhadrak District of Odisha state	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2016
53	Metangale Vaibhavo Dilip	Adoption Behaviour of Farmers About Technologies in Front Line Demonstration	Dr.R.S.Waghmare	2016
54	More  Amol Vijay	Knowledge and Adoption of Recommended Cultivation Practices in Banana	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2016
55	Tayade Ananta Prakashrao	Knowledge and Adoption of Broad Bed Furrow Technology in Soybean Crop	Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar	2016
56	Revendra Kumar Sahu	Constraints Analysis in Adoption of Improved Dairy Management Practices	Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar	2016
57	Raut Vikram Keshavrao	Perception of Brinjal Growers about Use of Pesticide	Dr.U.R.Chinchmalatpure	2016
58	Nirwan Priyanka Premilal	Technological Gap in Adoption of SRI method of Paddy Cultivation in Bhandara district	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2016
59	Wankhade Yogita Narendra	Soil Testing Status of Orange Orchards in Amravati District.	Dr.N.M.Kale	2016
60	Wadetollu Neeta  Narayan	Impact of Vocational Training Programmes of Krishi Vigyan Kendra	Dr.D.M.Mankar	2016
61	Patil Shrikant	Soil Testing Status in Saline Sodic Track of Vidarbha	Dr.N.M.Kale	2016
62	Mohite Ashwini Shivaji	Perception of Youth Towards Agriculture	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2016
63	Kanchan Kadu	Knowledge and Adoption of Improved Technologies by Orange Growers	Dr.D.M.Mankar	2016
64	Kale Komal Vijayrao	Training Needs of Farm Input Dealers About Farm Input	Dr.D.M.Mankar	2016
65	Wadekar Ajay Rajandra	Entrepreneurial Attributes of Nursery Growers	Dr.P.K.Wakle	2016
66	Bare Anita Maruti	Production and Marketing Behaviour of Onion Growers.	Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar	2016
67	Bhaltilak Kajal Bramhdeo	Knowledge and Adoption Of Insecticides as per the Label Claim By Cotton Growers In Akola.	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2016
68	Darade Rukmini Eknath	Technological Gap In Maize Cultivation In Buldhana District.	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2016
69	Datir  Preeti  Rambhau	Knowledge and Adoption of Health and Nutritional Practice by Tribal Women.	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2016
70	Dhumale Pankaj Meghasham	Constraints in Production and Marketing  of Oranges.	Dr.R.S.Raut	2016
71	Gujar Manisha Madhukar	Assessment of Stress  Management by Farmers In Amravati District of Vidarbha Region.	Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar	2016
72	Gottemukkula  Bhavani	Attitude and Utilization of Crop Loan by Farmers in Akola District.	Dr. D.M.Mankar	2016
73	Idhole  Amol  Uttam	Resource Management Behaviour of Pomegranate Growers in Washim District.	Dr.K.T.Lahariya	2016
74	Jadhav  Archana  Bapu	Impact of  Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project on Beneficiary Farmers.	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2016
75	Mhaisane Sneha  Kailas	Involvement of Rural Women In Farm Activities.	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2016
76	Patale Minakshi Ravishankar	Knowledge and Adoption of Farmers about Soil and  Water Conservation Practices.	Dr.N.M.Kale	2016
77	Potsangbam Rajina	Entrepreneurial  Behaviour  of Brinjal Growers.	Dr.N.M.Kale	2016
78	Rathod  Gopal  Vijay	Knowledge and Adoption of  Improved  Cultivation Practices By Sugarcane  Growers.	Shri.S.P.Salame	2016
79	Induri Venkata  Reddy	Adoption Gap in Chilli Production Technology.	Dr.P.K.Wakle	2016
80	Himadri Roy	Technological Gap in  Adoption of Improved Cultivation of  BT Cotton in Akola District.	Dr.D.M.Mankar	2016
81	Sonwane  Pritam Dattatray	Farm Women Attitude Towards Girls Education.	Dr.P.P.Wankhade	2016
82	Mr. Sanjay M. Bagul	Adoption of improved dairy management practices adopted by farmers in Akola district	Dr. S. P. Lambe .	2017
83	Ms. Mukta G. Solanke	Formal and informal credit utilization pattern by the small farmers	Dr. D. M. Mankar	2017
84	Mr. Naval M. Jadhav	Participation of tribal women in decision making in agriculture	Shri. S. P.Salame	2017
85	Ms. Seema S. chat	Socio economic transformation of shed net house farmers in buldana district.	Dr. P. P. Bhople	2017
86	Ms. Priyanka R. Darad	Information management behavior of tribal farmers in Nanded district	Dr. N. M. Kale	2017
87	Mr. Avinash S. Parihar	Technological gap in guava cultivation	Dr. R. S. Raut	2017
88	Mr. Amol S. Darange	Marketing behavior of turmeric growers in Akola district	Dr. R. T. Katole	2017
89	Mr. Hrishikesh N. Jagatap	Training need of pomegranate growers about plant protection measures.	Dr. S. D. More.	2017
90	Mr. Mangesh A. Raut	Attitude of beneficiaries towards MGNREGA	Dr.U.R.Chinchmalatpure	2017
91	Mr. Shimon P. Ghagare	Impact of seed production training program organized under RKVY	Dr. P. K. Wakle	2017
92	Mr. Anuj Gajanan Raut	Entrepreneurial behavior of gram seed producer.	Dr. P. K. Wakle	2017
93	Ms. Ashwini  S. Barge	Attitude of girls’ student of agriculture university towards higher education.	Dr. P. P. Wankhede	2017
94	Mr. Harshal D. Yewatkar	Entrepreneurial behavior of garlic growers.	Dr. K. T. Lahariya	2017
95	Ms. PrachiB.Bawane	Socio-economic appraisal of Aandh tribute and their occupational disabilities.	Dr. D. M. Mankar	2017
96	Ms. Rani A.  Palaskar	Assessment of Optimism self-efficacy and stress mind set of Farmers in Distress prone area of Vidharbha Region.	Shri. Y. B. Shambharkar	2017
97	Mr. RamavathSardar	Resource management behavior of oil palm growers in Khammam District of Telangana	Dr.N.R.Koshti	2017

Ph. D.

Sr.No.	Name of Scholar	Title of the Thesis	Name of the Guide	Year of Submission
1	Nitin Ramesh Koshti	Farmers Perception and Adaptations Towards Climate Change and Variability in Distress Prone Districts of Vidrabha	Dr. D.M. Mankar	2013
2	Parshuramkar Shubhangi Gajanan	Impact of MGNAREGA on rural livelihood of eastern Vidarbha.	Dr. D.M. Mankar	2014
3	Ku. Anita Shankarrao Deshmukh	Production and Marketing Behaviour of Orange Growers in Amravati District.	Dr. D.M.Mankar	2015
4	Ku. P.B. Chaudhary	Evaluation of Public and Private Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Vidarbha egion of Maharashtra	Dr. D.M.Mankar	2016
5	Shri. Deotale Shyam Laxmanrao	Job Perception, Job Performance and Job Satisfaction of Agriculture Assistants working in State Agriculture Department	Dr.D.M.Mankar	2017
6	Borhade Snehalata Malhari	Livelihood Sustainability of Suicide Prone Farmers’ Families of Vidarbha	Dr.N.M.Kale	2017
7	Shri.N.P.Jangwad	Perception of Green Chilli Grower’s Regarding Environmental Risk In Use of Pesticides In Vidarbha Region	Dr.P.K.Wakle	2018
8	Shri.Y.B.Shambharkar	Stress Management of Farmers In Distress Prone area of Vidarbha	Dr.D.M.Mankar	2018
9	Ku.Neeta Devkate	Impact of Wan Irrigation Project On Agriculture And Socio-Economic Development of Beneficiary Farmers	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2018
10	Ku.Ankita G.Angaitkar	Impact of Convergence of Agricultural(CAIM) Programme  On Beneficiaries of Distress Prone District In Vidarbha	Dr.P.P.Bhople	2018

Thrust area :

• Diversification in to agriculture for sustainable agricultural development
• Agro- processing and Value addition and
• Soil health management
• Communication media for transfer of technology
• Use of ICT/Cyber extension in agriculture for effective TOT
• Entrepreneurship development
• Farmers centered research
• Marketing intelligence among farmers
• Impact of environment on agriculture
• Fostering effective lifelong use of personal/natural resources
• Impact analysis of different technologies on farmers’ field
• Adoption/ technological gap and training need assessment
• Research emphasis on Environment-Human Health – Agriculture /Healthy
• Agriculture for healthy people and healthy environment
• Resource conservation technologies FDI- Impact analysis
• Agriculture Tourism
• Agro Forestry Extension
• Diffusion and Adoption
• Extension Methods & techniques
• Indigenous Practices
• Rural Organization and Institutions

Research Projects

In last five years 30 research projects were completed and presented by the faculties of Extension Education in the Research Review Committee meeting.

On-going Research Projects (University level RRC Projects) :  

Sr.No	Title of the Project	Name of the PI
1	Marketing Behaviour of Floriculturist	Dr. V. S. Tekale, Head
2	Knowledge and Adoption of Cotton Growers about Improved Integrated Management Practices to Tackle the Menace of  Pink Bollworm in Western Vidarbha Districts	Dr.N.M.Kale, Professor (CAS)
3	Impact of Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project	Dr.P.P.Bhople, Professor (CAS)
4	Production Constraints as Perceived by Tissue Culture Banana Growers in Akola District	Dr. R.T. Katole Associate Professor
5	Aspiration of Rural Youths towards Agri- Entrepreneurship	Dr.U.R. Chinchmalatpure, Associate Professor
6	Internet Utilization Behaviour of  Post Graduate Students of Agricultural University	Dr.S.D.More         Assistant Professor
7	Pesticide Application Behaviour of Farmer	Dr.M.K.Rathod, Associate Professor
8	Knowledge and Adoption of Cotton Growers about Improved Integrated Management Practices to Tackle the Menace of  Pink Bollworm in Central Vidarbha Districts	Dr.P.P.Wankhade, Associate Professor
9	Adoption of Recommended Technology for Control of Pod Borer in Pigeon Pea	Shri.R.P.Mandve, Assistant Professor
10	Constraints in Rearing of Taser Silk Worm in Gadchiroli District	Dr.R.S.Wanghmare, Associate Professor

1. Research Achievements
2. M.Sc and Ph. D students have significantly contributed to research by developing and standardizing scales and indices :

• Utility perception Scale for measurement of utility of farm periodicals
• Socio-economic Status scale for farmers
• Aspiration scale
• Credibility scale for measurement of creditability of farm periodicals
• Development of Congruity Index
• Readability scale for measurement of readability of farm periodicals
• Socio-economic Status scale for tribal
• Attitude scale developed for measuring attitude of dry land farmers towards dry land agricultural practices
• Growth Index of Tribal
• Job competency of Agricultural Assistants
• Job performance of Agricultural Assistants
• Participation scale developed and standardized to measure the participation of farmers in terms of participation index.
• Adoption of adaptation measure scale
• Role perception of Agriculture Assistant scale
• Awareness of Congruence scale
• Empathy scale
• Teaching competency scale

Thesis Abstracts of the post graduate researches of the Department from the year 1995-2008 has been published in the Joint AGRESCO meeting held on 28-30 May, 2009 at College of Agriculture, MKV, Parbhani (MS)

Research Recommendations

Sr. No.	Year	Name of Projects	Recommendations
1	2014	Study of Farmers Tending towards Distress in Eastern Vidarbha Zone	On the basis of the study it is recommended that, there is need to provide subsidiary occupations by Government to the farmers distress and to give the remunerative price for their agricultural produce on the basis of cost of cultivation. There is also need of social counseling and to provide agricultural technology and weather related information time to time to the farmers of Eastern Vidarbha Zone to overcome their distress situation.
2	2014	Technological gap in adoption of the improved cultivation practices by the gram growers Recommendation	The research study on technological gap in gram cultivation in Akola district indicated that 84.44 per cent and 68.88 per cent of the farmers had knowledge about seed treatment with fungicides and seed treatment with biofertlisers however, high technological adoption gap was observed 71.11 per cent and 74.33 per cent in use of biofertilizers and in use of bio fungicide among the farmers. Un availability of biofertilizers and bio fungicide in the local market at the time of sowing is the major reason perceived by the 71.00 per cent of the farmers for existence of these high technological adoption gap.       Hence it is recommended that seeds corporations and other companies should provide biofertilizers and biofungicides alongwith gram seeds to the farmers to increase the adoptability of biofertilisers and biofungicides.
3	2014	Adoption of herbicide application practices by the soybean and cotton farmers in vidarbha	As per the results of research study, it was observed that 39.82 % farmers have not applied the recommended dose of herbicides in soybean. Out of the total 221 (92.08 %) herbicide users in soybean, 85 (38.46%) farmers have used power sprayers even though power sprayer is not recommended for application of herbicides. However, it was observed that majority 73 (85.88 %) of them have not get effective control over weeds. In addition to, the cent per cent herbicide adopters contacted the proprietors of Krishi Seva Kendras as the source of information about herbicide application. Hence, for avoiding the poor efficacy of herbicide technology on farmers’ field it is recommended that the State Department of Agriculture should organize regular trainings/workshops, demonstrations, preparation and distribution of printed material about use of herbicides before sowing season with the expertise of SAU scientists so that soybean and cotton cultivators in Vidarbha will get technical knowledge for effective use of herbicides.
4	2015	Soil Testing Status of the Farmers in  Distress Prone  Districts of  Vidarbha	The research study on “Soil Testing Status of the Farmers in Vidarbha” indicated that nearly two third (62.84%) of the respondents possessed medium level of knowledge about the various soil testing techniques, However, it was observed that majority (85.00%) of the respondents did not test their farm soil till date. Non availability of soil testing lab in nearby village/taluka level is the major constraint perceived by 87.50 per cent of the respondents for non adoption of soil testing techniques.             Hence, it is recommended, that soil sample testing facility should be made available at block level and mobile soil sample testing van alongwith technical staff should be made available at village level by the State Department of Agriculture for the farmers, to increase the adoption level of soil sample testing technique and its recommendations at field level.
5	2015	Adoption of Herbicide application practices by the Wheat farmers in Vidarbha	Considering the increasing use of herbicide application in wheat crop it is recommended that for avoiding the poor efficacy of herbicide technology the State Department of Agriculture should organize regular trainings/ workshops, demonstrations, preparation and distribution of printed material about use of herbicides before sowing season with the technical expertise of SAU scientists so that wheat cultivators in Vidarbha will get technical knowledge for effective and precise use of herbicides.
6	2016	Adoption status of the pesticide as per the  label claims Including Herbicides, Insecticides,  and Fungicides	In Amravati revenue division of Vidarbha  96.67 percent selected  cotton and soybean farmers  and 62.50 per cent selected extension workers were found unaware about the label claims of pesticides. The results regarding the adoption status of the pesticides as per the label claims (Herbicides, insecticides and fungicides) revealed that large number of the selected farmers using pesticides which were not approved by Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (i.e. without label claims).       Hence it is recommended that State Department of Agriculture and KVKs should  organize regular trainings/ workshops/ for the extension functionaries and farmers.  Distribute printed   materials and give wide publicity through Mass Media about crop specific label claims of  pesticides for creating awareness about the label claims of pesticide
7	2016	Impact of  Recommended Technologies of Kagzi lime on the Growers	It could be inferred that the beneficiary kagzi lime growers differed significantly  over non beneficiary kagzi lime growers in knowledge and adoption. It could, therefore, the explicitly stated that, there was definite change in knowledge and adoption among the beneficiary kagzi lime growers over the non beneficiary kagzi lime growers as the result of participation in the training programme and field school.  It is therefore, recommended that, State Department of Agriculture and ATMA organize regular Training Programme and Field School for the Kagzi Lime growers to increase their knowledge and adoption level about recommended technologies of the University with the technical guidance of Agriculture University Scientists and Subject Matter Specialist of KVKs.
8	2016	Role of farm women in Sericulture	In the study of “Role of farm Women in Sericulture” women mention need to organize training on rearing of silkworm to demonstrate all metamorphosis stage up to cocoon formation. Residential training  at the institute will help to acquire skill for silkworm rearing.  For mulberry cultivation, sampling should be provided instead of stumps for good stand of crop and to avoid gap filing. Nine to twelve days silk worm should be provided instead of eggs to avoid mortality and for even growth of silkworm in the batch.  In Tasser Silk worm rearing is practiced by the Divar community. This community should be included in Tribals to avails the benefit of tribal schemes.
9	2017	Adoption Status of the Pesticide as per the Label Claims (Including Herbicides, Insecticides,  and Fungicides) by the Gram Growers in Vidarbha	From the research study on “Adoption status of the pesticide as per the label claims by the gram growers in Vidarbha” it is recommended that for increasing the adoption status of the insecticides and fungicides as per the label claims by the gram growers organize regular trainings/ workshops/ for the gram growers about the label claims of pesticides. Distribute printed materials, display flex/banners in villages indicating the list of crop and pest specific pesticides approved by CIBRC for information and use of the farmers and give wide publicity through mass media for creating awareness about the label claims of pesticides. Central Insecticides  Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) should take care to provide the readable label with the pesticides.
10	2017	Assessment Self Efficacy and Stress Mindsets Measures of the Farmers in Distress Prone Area of Vidarbha	From the research study on “Assessment of Self Efficacy and Stress mindset measures of the farmers in distress prone area of Vidarbha”, it is recommended that, for improvement of optimism, self esteem, self efficacy and stress mindset of the farmers in distress prone area, regular counseling and need based training should be provided.
11	2017	Communication Behaviour of Agriculture  Assistants of Department of Agriculture in Nagpur District	It is recommended that, for timely and effective communication of Agriculture Assistant with farmers, government should provide laptop, smart mobile phone and internet facilities to them and reduce their official paper work load and they should be provided training on modern agricultural technology.
12	2017	Attitude of Rural Youth towards Farming as Major Occupation	To make attitude of rural youth more favourable towards agriculture as an occupation, it is recommended that youth should involve in skill development programmes, incubation center shall be establish at Agriculture University and need to include the agriculture subject in course curriculum of primary level schooling.
13	2018	Knowledge of the Farmers About Preparation of Spray Solution	In Amravati revenue division of Vidarbha, 81.00 per cent of the farmers were unaware about the preparation of spray solution. Hence, it is recommended that the state department of agriculture and all extension functionaries should organize awareness campaign through different media and organize regular trainings, method demonstrations for the farmers about preparation of spray solution for spraying.

 

 

Extension Activities and Achievements

• The faculty of the Department actively participate in different extension activities undertaken by this University, these involved organization of Kharif Shivar Pheri, Exhibitions, Crop Demonstrations, Charcha Satra, Krishi Melawa, Training Programmes for Farmers.
• The Extension Education Department is actively involved in playing pivotal role in projecting the achievements and research activities of the University to the farmers of Vidarbha region and thus shares the commitment of this University.
• Following training were organized for the benefits of staff in collaboration with NAARM, Hyderabad under HRD programme by the Department of Extension Education. The faculty of NAARM and this University were guided to the trainees. Total 83 Assistant and Associate Professor were attended the training programme.
• Organized one National level Seminar on ‘‘Socio-economic Dimensions of Technology Development and Technology Transfer in Agriculture’ from 24-25 May 2008
• National Seminar on Rainfed Agriculture in India : Perspectives and Challenges  during 7-9 December,2016.
• Faculty of this Department received Nehru Award of ICAR, New Delhi for outstanding Doctoral Research work during 2010
• Faculty received Best publication Award of MSEE, Pune
• Faculty received Best paper presentation Award during National Seminar of MSEE, Pune

Participation of Department in National Programme (photos)

               

Students Participation in Avishkar-2017                      Plantation Programme at Deptt.

               

Participation of Students & Morning Walkers in Tree Plantation Programme on 04.07.2018

Details of Academic staff, adjunct faculties, resource persons

Sr. No.	Topic	Name	Place	Year
1	Writing Script for Radio	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2014
2	Writing Script for Television	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2014
3	Principals of Extension Management	Dr. V.S. Tekale	RAMETI, Nagpur	2014
4	Role of Evaluation and Monitoring in Extension	Dr. V.S. Tekale	RAMETI, Nagpur	2014
5	Programme Planning	Dr. V.S. Tekale	RAMETI, Nagpur	2014
6	Ues of ICT Tools in Agricultural Extension	Dr. V.S. Tekale	RAMETI, Nagpur	2014
7	Entrepreneurship & Agricultural Marketing	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2015
8	Role of Information in Agricultural Marketing	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2015
9	Methods of Data Collection	Dr. V.S. Tekale	VANAMATI, Nagpur	2015
10	Skill of Extension Personnel	Dr. V.S. Tekale	VANAMATI, Nagpur	2016
11	Preparation of Perodicals, Bulletins, Reports and Reviews	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2016
12	Market Intilligence	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2016
13	Importance of Survey in Marketing	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2017
14	Ues of ICT Tools in Agricultural Marketing	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, GOI, Nagpur	2017
15	Entrepreneurial Motivation	Dr. U.R. Chinchmalatpure	College of Agriculture, Akola	2017
16	Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agriculture	Dr. U.R. Chinchmalatpure	College of Agriculture, Akola	2017
17	SWOT Analysis	Dr. U.R. Chinchmalatpure	College of Agriculture, Akola	2017
18	Communication Skills for Extension Personals	Dr. V.S. Tekale	Directorate of Extension Education, Dr. PDKV, Akola	2018
19	Stress Management for Effective Role Performance	Shri. Y.B. Shambharkar	Directorate of Extension Education, Dr. PDKV, Akola	2018

List of Workshop, Seminars, Conferences organized, Summer School, Winter School, CAS Training organized

Sr.No.	Name of event	Date	Place	No. of Participants
1	Training Programme on Information and Communication for Transfer of Technology	Nov., 22-29, 2013	Dr. PDKV, Akola	25
2.	Training Programme on Instructional Technology under Educational Technology Cell	Jan., 19-23, 2015	Dr. PDKV, Akola	25
3.	National Seminar on Rainfed Agriculture in India: Perspectives and Challenges.	Dec., 7-9, 2016	Dr. PDKV, Akola	600

      

      

Glimpses of National Seminar-2016

 

Publications

Published Twelve books and numerous booklets, folders, charts, posters, practical manuals, blow-ups, lecture CDs.

Policy Brief on Livelihood study on families of suicide victim farmers of Vidarbha

Policy Brief on Farmers Sucide, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola

Books:

• Communication Skills & Personality Development Authored by V. S. Tekale, S.R. Ghadekar  and Harsha Mendhe
• Agricultural Competitive Examination Authored by  Vandan Mohad ,Vishnukant  Tekale and Rajeshwar Shelke
• Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology Authored by,  Harsha Mendhe ,  V. S. Tekale and  S.R. Ghadekar   
• Entrepreneurship  Development & Communication Skills Authored by,  Harsha Mendhe ,  V. S. Tekale and  S.R. Ghadekar   
• Dimensions of Agricultural Extension Authored by,  Harsha Mendhe ,  V. S. Tekale and  S.R. Ghadekar   
• Entrepreneurship Development and Management- Authored by Dr. D.M. Mankar, Y.B. Shambharkar and Dr. P.P. Wankhade
• Scaling and Measurement Techniques in Behavioural Sciences- Authored by D. M. Mankar, Y.B. Shambharkar , P.P. Wankhade and N.M. Kale
• Extension Education in  the Context  of Changing Agriculture Authored  by Dr. S.A. Nimbalkar , Dr. P.O. Ingle, Dr. S.V. Sarode
• Scientific and Technical Report  Writing  Authored  by  P.O.Ingle  

Books Published by the Faculty Members

 Contact Information

 

Dr. V. S. Tekale
Head
Department of Extension Education
Dr. PDKV,
Akola 444104

Phone and Fax (0724) 2258354
E-mail : hdextension@pdkv.ac.in

		About Department
		Academic Programmes
		Infrastructure
		Mandate
		Faculty
		Co-curricular Activities
		Research Activities
		Extension Activities and Achievements
		Contact Information

 

 

 

About Department

University Department of Entomology was established on 20^th October, 1969 with the establishment of Agriculture University in Vidarbha named as Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. Before establishment of this University, the need for agricultural education in the region was catered by the two Govt. Agril. colleges at Akola and Nagpur and two private colleges at Amravati and Warora.

 

 

Academic Programmes

1. M.Sc. = 21
2. Ph.D. = 3

 

Infrastructure Facilities

The Department is well equipped with state- of -art equipments in various laboratories like

1. Insect Toxicology laboratory
2. Insect Morphology laboratory
3. Insect Biosystematics laboratory
4. The Insect Bio-control laboratory
5. Insect Physiology laboratory
6. PG Research laboratory

 

Insect Toxicology laboratory

Toxicology laboratory is the pride of the Department having advance equipments. Toxicological studies especially on newer molecules of insecticides, mode of action and insecticide resistance studies are undertaken in the laboratory alongwith regular in vitro rearing of different insect pests. It has been strengthened through the schemes from ICAR, New Delhi and BRNS, Mumbai.

This laboratory has perfected and standardized many protocols pertaining to insecticide toxicology.

 

Insect Morphology and Biosystematics laboratory

• It is being strengthened with the funds from ICAR to the tune of Rs. 1.16 crore under Network Project on Insect Biosystematics (NPIB).
• This laboratory has collection of more than 25,000 insect specimens including Heritage collection of more than 100 years old and database of identified species has been developed.
• Under NPIB project characterization and documentation of short horn grasshoppers from Central India and diversity of scarabeid species from different agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra have been recorded with pictorial keys.
• Besides, species diversity of plant and leaf hoppers from different agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra has been published.
• Many visuals of different crop pests and their inventories, biology have been made and displayed for farming community.

The Insect Bio-control Laboratory

• Established in the year 1976, this laboratory has assumed the status of quality control laboratory and has been further strengthened with the funds from the Government of India to the tune of Rs. 20 lakhs.
• It is a self-reliant laboratory, which is catering to the needs of the cultivators, researchers and extension institutes.
• By the end of 2010, it has generated a gross receipt of Rs. 33,05,638.
• Due to handing over of the old biocontrol laboratory building as per the University interest, a new laboratory is established in the department and work on biocontrol agents like Trichogramma chilonis, Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (NPV) for Helicoverpa and Spodoptera is underway.
• During 2015-16 produced 1000 Trichocard and sold.

 

Insect Physiology laboratory

Insect Physiology laboratory is adequately equipped to cater to the educational needs of PG students.

 

PG Laboratory

PG Laboratory is also one of the assets in the Department which provides space and facilities for the PG students’ Research work and also has instrumentation facilities.

Experimental Field

The department is having its own research farm of 3.50 ha. for conducting research experiments of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students as well as faculty of the department and also catering to the needs of the corporate sector by way of  testing their new insecticide molecules under Agency Trials which also generates revenue for the department.

Teaching aids

The department is well equipped with the state of art AV aids. The instructional programme is being implemented with the help of AV aids like interactive Boards, Digital Visualizer, Interactive I-panel, Interactive pad, LCD, OHP, CD, posters, charts, live specimens, preserved specimens etc.

 

Mandate

The Department of Entomology was established with the mandate of imparting Education, conducting Research and Extension work in the discipline of Entomology.

Students

This department is imparting M. Sc. and Ph. D. education by regular course work. Every year 22 students at Department of Entomology, Akola are regularly admitted for undergoing M. Sc. degree program. However, regular Ph.D. degree program is run only at Central Campus, Department of Entomology, Akola by admitting two regular students every year and one in-service candidate biennially.

 

Co-Curricular Activities

The faculty of the department associates with various co-curricular activities pertaining to admissions, examinations, University sports, Social gathering, University convocation, student’s educational tours etc.

1. Involvement in state level research festival “Awishkar”
2. Involvement in intercollegiate and interuniversity sports.
3. Participation of M.Sc. student in National symposium/conference.
4. PG students are preparing for ARS and NET.
5. Involvement of PG students in all university level students programme.

 

 Extension Activities and Achievements

Department of Entomology also implementing following 21 points Extension Programme:

1. Krishi Melawas/ Charcha Satra/ Field Days
2. Field Visits
3. Diagnostic field Visits
4. District Monthly Workshop
5. Farmers’ Queries
6. Shivar Pheri/ Exhibitions
7. Attending Trainings
8. Organizing Trainings
9. Organizing field Days
10. Organizing FFS
11. Organizing TOF
12. Delivering Lectures in Trainings/ Workshops
13. Popular articles
14. Leaflets/ Booklets
15. Books
16. Research Articles
17. Krishi Vartapatra
18. Agro-meteorological Bulletin
19. Plant Protection Bulletin
20. Survey & Special Survey
21. Akashwani & Doordarshan

 

 

Research:

The research activities of this department will be focused on the following thrust areas and as per the need of the farming community.

1. Integrated Pest Management.
2. Insect Biosystematics.
3. Toxicology
4. Biological Pest suppression
5. Pest Forewarning
6. Pest population dynamics in relation to climate change.
7. Plant resistance to insects
8. Low cost plant protection technology

Extension Education:

1. To train extension functionaries in relation to new technologies in plant protection.
2. Trainings to extension workers in relation to pest monitoring and short term forecasting.
3. Establishment of special Plant Protection training centre/institute at University level.

 Linkages of the Department with International & National Government and Non-Governmental organization.

Contact Information

Dr. Dhanraj Undirwade

Head
Department of Entomology
Dr. PDKV, Akola
Phone (0724) 2258050 Cell : 09850819992