After initiation of the college, it was a need to separate the various departments for the justification of teaching and research activities. Hence, the Department of Natural Resource Management was started with multi-functional activities like Teaching, Research and Extension in Agronomy, Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry, Agril. Meteorology and Agril. Engineering. The department is working for teaching and research in NRM disciplines of horticulture for the students and farmers with following objectives.
OBJECTIVES :
1. To impart under graduate education in NRM disciplines. 2. To initiate research on advanced concepts of NRM. 3. To establish instructional farm, organic farm and museum for UG & PG students. 4. To establish soil science laboratory and agrometeorological observatory.
1. TEACHING ACTIVITIES :
1.2 Courses offered in UG programme :
Sr. No.
Course No.
Name of Course
Credit
Semester
1
NRMH.1.1
Fundamentals of Soil Science
3(2+1)
First
2
NRMH.2.2
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
2(1+1)
Second
3
NRMH.2.3
Water Management in Horticultural Crops
2(1+1)
Second
4
NRMH.2.4
Agro-meteorology and Climate Change
2(1+1)
Second
5
NRMH.3.5
Organic Farming
2(1+1)
Third
6
NRMH.4.6
Farm Power and Machinery
2(1+1)
Fourth
7
NRMH.4.7
Soil, Water and Plant Analysis
2(1+1)
Fourth
8
NRMH.5.8
Weed Management in Horticultural Crops
2(1+1)
Fifth
9
NRMH.6.9
Introduction to Major Field Crops
2(1+1)
Sixth
10
NRMH.6.10
Introductory Agroforestry
2(1+1)
Sixth
11
NRMH.6.11
Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
3(2+1)
Sixth
Total
24 (13+11)
2. INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES :
· Crop Cafeteria
· Conference Hall
· Meteorological Observatory
· Rat Proof Godowns
· Automatic Weather Station
· Threshing Yards
· Museum
· Jeep, Tractor & Farm Implements
· Agromet Museum
· Implement Sheds
· UG Practical Classrooms
· Vermicompost Unit
· PG Classrooms
· Soil Science Laboratories
3. LAND ASSETS :
Sr. No.
Project / Scheme
Area (ha)
1.
Instructional Farm
39.85
2.
Mechanized Commercial Farm
23.00
3.
Weed Control Research
8.00
4.
Farming System Research
5.38
5.
Organic Farming
10.00
Total
86.23
4. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES :
4.1 Ongoing/Completed research projects : 2016-17
Sr. No.
Title
Funding agency
Principal Investigator
Duration
Grant (Rs. in lakh)
From
To
1.
Microirrigation Research Scheme B.H. 12096
Plan
Dr. R.M. Solanki
1997
Cont.
5.75
2019-20
Sr. No.
Title
Funding agency
Principal Investigator
Duration
Grant (Rs. in lakh)
From
To
1
Research on Microirrigation System in Saurashtra Region at Junagadh B.H. 12096
Plan
Dr. R.M. Solanki
1996
Cont.
9.75
2020-21
Sr. No.
Title
Funding agency
Principal Investigator
Period
Grant (Rs. in lakh)
From
To
1
Research on Microirrigation System in Saurashtra Region at Junagadh B.H. 12096
Plan
Dr. R.M. Solanki
1996
Cont.
9.75
2
Research on Tillage Technology B.H. 12573
Plan
Dr. P.K. Chovatia
2005
Cont.
11.00
4.3 Research Achievements :
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5. SEMINAR / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIA ORGANIZED :
Sr. No.
Title
Date
Place
Organized by
1.
National Brain Storming Workshop on ?Panchagavya?
12-/07/2019 to 13/07/2019
JAU, Junagadh
JAU, Junagadh & GVAK, Deolapar
2.
Webinar on Status & Strategies for Farm Mechanization in India
24/12/2020
JAU, Junagadh
Dept. of Farm Engg., COA, JAU, Junagadh
3.
International Agriculture and Horticulture Conference (Agri-2021)
04/03/2021
Virtual
Madridge Publishers
4.
National Seminar on "Health of Mother Earth: Conservation of Ecosystem and Biodiversity for Sustainable Development"
04/06/2021
Virtual
JAU, Junagadh & All India Women Conference, New Delhi
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18. EXTENSION :
• Krushi Mahotsav • Agril. Fair/Exhibition • T & V • Farmers Training/Farmers Day/Kisan Goshti/Khedut sabha • Kisan Call Centre • Field Visit
19. AWARDS :
1. Chovatia, P.K. 2017. Best Teacher Award for the year 2017 by ICAR-JAU, Junagadh 2. Mathukia, R.K.; Sagarka, B.K.; Panara, D.M. and Gohil, B.S. 2017. Best Oral Presentation Award for research paper "Evaluating bioefficacy of certain herbicides against weeds in Indian bean (Dolichos lablab)" in National Conference on Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-30, 2017. 3. Sagarka, B.K.; Shekh, M.A.; Mathukia, R.K. and Chopada, M.C.2017. Best Poster Award for research paper "Fine-tuning of sowing time and spacing for summer guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) under climate change scenario" in National Conference on Technological Changes and Innovations in Agriculture held at JAU, Junagadh during May 28-30, 2017. 4. Mathukia, R.K. 2017. Excellence in Teaching & Research Award by IRDP, Chennai. 5. Mathukia, R.K. 2017. Best Scientist Award, Education Expo TV, Greater Noida, UP. 6. Mathukia, R.K. 2017. Best Faculty Award, Education Expo TV, Greater Noida, UP. 7. Mathukia, R.K. 2018. Peer Review Award, Publons, Clarivate Analytics, London. 8. Rupareliya, V.V.; Mathukia, R.K.; Vekariya, S.J. and Sabhaya, A.G. 2019. Best Poster Award in National Workshop held at NAU, Navsari. 9. Mathukia, R.K. 2018. Peer Review Award, Publons, Clarivate Analytics, London. 10. Mathukia, R.K. 2020. International Scientist Life Time Achievement Award, VDGOOD
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21. SWOT :
(A) Strengths • Research based teaching in all courses by experienced teachers. • Course structure and syllabus is contemporary and there are mechanisms to make it effective as per Vth Deans' Committee of ICAR. • Courses are broad spectrum and helps in the all-round development of the student, which progressively becomes increasingly specialized. • Enjoys an ideal-teacher ratio, which favours individual attention and coaching. • The departments have plan and other agency schemes with abundant funds for research and development. • Classrooms, practical classrooms, laboratories and conference/seminar halls are adequate, spacious with good ambience. • Good support from ICAR through providing development grant for education and research. • Enthusiastic and devotee supporting staff. • Ample opportunities and academic freedom for inter-disciplinary research.
(B) Weaknesses • Faculty should be encouraged to upgrade the teaching and research skills through deputation at national and international institutes. • Content of courses need to be reviewed by experts in academics and industry and alumni of a recent vintage for greater course effectiveness. • Frontline areas like organic farming, precision farming, remote sensing and geographical information system, system modelling, etc. needs to be developed. • Schemes/projects should be strengthened with adequate staffing and vacant positions need to be filled up. • Creation of new additional infrastructure facilities and maintenance is constrained by scarce financial resources. • Funds for replacement of vehicles, farm implements, etc. need to be granted by ICAR/State Government. • Research farms need 24 hour electric power supply. • Maintenance/Renovation of office/farm/laboratory buildings/roads/structures needs to be financed. • Specialized software and ERP needs to be developed/acquired. • Grievance handling procedure needs to be restructured. • Lengthy administrative, accounting and academic procedures need to be reformed.
(C) Opportunities • Vast opportunities in horticultural education and research. • Good scope for recycling of crop residues, organic farming, precision farming, integrated farming system research, protected cultivation, wasteland development, etc. • Recycling of industrial effluent contaminated water. • Best opportunities in planting material, seed production, preparation of vermicompost, biofertilizers, micronutrients, organic inputs etc. • Monitoring and mitigation of climate change. • Scope for developing disaster management technology.
(D) Threats • Increasing competition with private companies. • Competition with private education institutes in near future. • Continuous conversion of agricultural lands to other purposes. • Decreasing per capita land holding. • Deterioration of soil health and emerging environmental pollution problems. • Global warming.
