Sahyadrians experiences “AgriYouth-Experiencing Agriculture” at Varanashi Organic Farms Adyanadka…
Mangaluru: Department of Information Science & Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering(Data Science), Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru organized “AgriYouth-Experiencing Agriculture” at Varanashi Organic Farms Adyanadka on 11th August 2023 in association with IEI- Information Science & Engineering Student Chapter.
The event gave an exposure to participants about recent advancement in the Regenerative Farming. Event begun with a session about “Regenerative Farming: Past, Present and Future” by Mr. Partha Varanashi, Director of Varanashi Swimming Academy and Varanashi Organic Farms. During the session he explained the importance of organic farming, Mixed cropping and how its practiced in their farm. Post the session the Dr. Ashwini Krishna Moorthy, Trustee of Varanashi Research Foundation demonstrated various modern agricultural processes and practices like Grafting.
Later the students practiced grafting process and involved in various agricultural activities of the farm. The event was concluded with a farm tour for exploring Crops like Arecanut, Coconut, Cocoa, Nutmeg, Banana, Black Pepper, and Jackfruit cultivation in a multi-story system, showcasing innovative agricultural practices and planting various plants in Varanashi Organic Farm. 85 students and 4 faculties were participated in the event and had the chance to delve into the intricacies of this holistic approach to agriculture, gaining insights into sustainable practices and even working on automating certain processes.
The event was mentored by Dr. Rajesha S, Principal, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru, Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, HOD, Department of Information Science & Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering(Data Science) and coordinated by Prof. Ganaraj K, Prof. Shwetha S Shetty, Prof. Suchetha G and Prof. Pratheek H, Assistant Professors of Information Science & Engineering Department were the coordinators of the event.
