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Lesson 46:District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centers

Agriculture/Horticulture/Sericulture

1. Assessment and refinement of crop production technologies
2. Soil and plant problem diagnosis and remedy
3. On farm research
4. Vermicompost , bio-fertilizers
5. Popularization of biological control of pests on crops
6. Developing the database of the district in relation to Agriculture /Horticulture / Sericulture
7. Surveillance and Forecasting of pests and diseases on continuing basis
8. Dissemination of watershed technology
9. Production of quality seed/plant material
10. Popularization of improved agricultural implements
11. Identification and popularization of post harvest and storage technology
12. Maintaining farm information and guidance centers
13. Practicing sustainable agriculture and environment pollution control
14. Acting as consultants in training programmes to be organized by the departments
15. Implementation of the RAWE programmes of the University
16. Any other activity suggested by ANGRAU from time to time.