Group III : SRA 413 (0+3)
Social and Allied Science Interventions
Agril. Economics
Introductory economic principles of practical application in micro level problems faced by farmers in agriculture; Introductory economic principles of practical application in macro level issues of the village economy; Cost effectiveness of different agricultural technologies; Costing / Valuing inputs including natural resources used in agriculture; Relative profitability of crops, livestock, horticulture, fishery enterprises; Risks and uncertainties involved in cultivation and marketing and mitigation strategies; Economic efficiency; Gaps in efficiency, productivity and how to address them.
Problem statement in lay person’s terms. Problem restated in Economic terminology or economic parlance. The broad subject matter area which best describes the economic problem (classification of the problem) Gaps between targets and achievement and factors facilitating (Ex. Access to quality inputs and markets) Solutions at farm Solutions at program / policy levels.
Appraising the selected farmers regarding the economic solutions to the problems identified covering economic efficiency, pricing, marketing, group marketing, backward and forward linkages, new enterprises, synergies, diversification, risk aversion strategies.
Agril. Marketing and Cooperation
Concept of Agricultural Marketing, Significance of Marketing, Marketing functions, -Physical, Exchange and facilitative, Different types of Agricultural Markets, Methods of Sales of Agricultural Commodities, APMC & their objectives, Different Government Schemes in Agricultural Marketing, Marketing Institutions. Grading of Agricultural Commodities, Importance, Types, Scientific Marketing of Agricultural Commodities, Standards for Manufacture Products, Recent Advances in Agricultural Marketing.
Food Science & Nutrition
Balanced diets for different age groups; Supplementary foods for children; Micronutrient rich food preparation; Establishment of nutritional / kitchen garden; Preparation of beverages from cereals and pulses; Processing of fruits and vegetables; Value addition in local staples; Sanitation and hygiene.
Forestry and Environmental Science
Biofuel crops. Nursery techniques of tree species.Bio-degradable waste. Renewable / Non conventional energy sources. Solid waste Management.
Agril. Engineering
Study on improved primary and secondary tillage implements, improved seed drill, seed-cum-fertilizer drill, planters and transplanters, improved intercultural implements like hoes, hand weeder and ridger, high-tech plant protection equipments like sprayers and dusters, improved sickles, harvester and reapers; power operated winnowers, threshers, dryers, cleaners, graders and improved storage bins, coconut climbers, coconut dehusker, groundnut decoticators, arecanutdecoticators and maize shelter, soil and water conservation structures.
Animal Science
Enrichment of dry fodder, Preparation of balanced cattle feed, Management of animals, Fodder production and selection of animals, Preparation of balanced Cattle feed, Backyard poultry, Importance of Goat and Sheep farming.