The Minister inspected classrooms, computer
centre, workshops, food processing laboratory and irrigation park of the
college.
Agriculture Minister S. Damodaran visited the
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Agricultural Engineering College and
Research Institute, Kumulur, and inspected various facilities available.
The Minister inspected classrooms, computer
centre, workshops, food processing laboratory and irrigation park of the
college. J.Sekar, Joint Director of Agriculture, accompanied the Minister.
A.Tajuddin, Dean of the college, explained
and narrated various activities and research projects of college to Mr.
Damodaran.
The workings of tractor-operated multipurpose
hoist, engine operated weeder, tractor drawn weeder, improved coconut tree
climber and tamarind shell huller were demonstrated to the Minister
Mr.Damodaran appreciated the efforts taken by scientists of the college in
fulfilling felt needs of farmers by carrying out need based applied research.
T. Pandiarajan, Associate Professor and Head,
demonstrated various food processing equipment to the Minister.
D. Jayakumar, Professor (soil science) and P.
Masilamani, Associate Professor (seed technology) explained the breeder seed
production activities of this college.
K.Nagarajan, Associate Professor (soil water
conservation) and S. Somasundaram, Assistant Professor (agronomy) demonstrated
different irrigation technologies including surface and sub-surface drip,
sprinkler and raingun.
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