The scheme for the establishment of Research, Testing and Training Centre in improved Agricultural implements at Junagadh was started during the third five year plan in 1962-63 vide Government of Gujarat resolution No. AGE/1161/ 84047-E dated 11-08-1961. The activities of center were Research, Testing and Training in farm implements. But later on Research & Extension to other areas of agricultural engineering were taken-up as per the need. The centre has the jurisdiction of entire state. The centre is holding the responsibility of liaisoning with state government and other organizations in the area of Agricultural Engineering.
Mandate : To promote mechanization and to solve the problems of farmers.
Objectives :
To design & develop simple, labour saving, cheap and efficient agricultural implements and other equipments and to advise suitable techniques in Agricultural Engineering.
To test the implements and other agricultural equipments suitable for use in the region under actual field conditions.
To modify and improve the agricultural equipments.
To import implements from foreign countries or other parts of the country for testing and to find out the suitability of these implements for this region for certain agricultural operations for which no implement is available at present.
To introduce and popularize the suitable farm equipments and other agricultural engineering technology.
To impart training in agricultural equipments and other engineering technology.
Strengthening of Center of Excellence on Soil and Water Management
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Plan
State Government
Research on Rejuvenation of Degraded Costal Agro Eco System of Saurashtra
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Plan
State Government
Development of Taluka scale precise crop yield prediction application for selected districts of Gujarat using remote sensing, AI and machine learning
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Other Agency
ICAR-NASF
Effect of Fasal Amrit on Growth, Yield, Quality of Cotton
1802318
Other Agency
EF Polymer Private Limited
On-going Experiments:
Strengthening of Centre of Excellence on Soil & Water Management
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Response of drip-irrigated wheat (Triticum Astivum L.) to polymer-based NPK nanofertilizers
2
Performance of solar photovoltaic pump operated rain pipe irrigation system for Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
3
Assessing Future Crop Water Requirement for Major Crops of Saurashtra in the Context of Climate Change
Research on Rejuvenation of Degraded Costal Agro Eco System of Saurashtra
3
Soil Salinity Mapping and Modeling Using Remote Sensing and GIS for Coastal Belt of Saurashtra Region
4
Development of Combined Agricultural Drought Indicator and Kharif Crop Yield Prediction for Saurashtra Region using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
5
Response of mulching under different irrigation regimes on coconut
National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF), ICAR
6
Development of Taluka scale precise crop yield prediction application for selected districts of Gujarat using remote sensing, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning
Collaborative Experiment
7
Effect of crop geometry and drip irrigation scheduling based on soil moisture sensor and ETc in sugarcane
Sugarcane Research Station, JAU, Kodinar
8
Crop Monitoring using Ground based Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) Meter
SWCE, CAET, JAU, Junagadh
9
Impact of different drip irrigation levels and organic mulch types on coconut seedlings
Agricultural Research Station (F.C.), JAU, Mahuva
International Conference:
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Particular
Details about Particular
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Title of the Conference
Trailblazing Trends in Sustainable Climate-Resilient Precision Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing
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Objective of the Conference
Precision in Soil and Water Management: Sensors to Satellites
Farm Machinery and Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainable Agriculture
Engineering Solutions for Agricultural Processing and Value Addition
Advancements in Sustainable Crop Production Technologies: Seed to Harvest
Soil Health Management and Plant Nutrient Optimization
Precision and AI Synergies for Sustainable Horticultural Practices
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Date /Duration
January 23-24, 2025
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Name & Designation of Dignitaries
Dr. S. N. Jha, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Engineering); Dr. V. P. Chovatia, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, JAU, Junagadh; Dr. Vijay P. Singh, Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor at Texas A&M University, USA; Dr. A. R. Pathak, Hon’ble Ex-Vice Chancellor of JAU and NAU; Dr. R. B. Madariya, Director of Research, JAU; Dr. G. V. Prajapati, Research Scientist (Agril. Engg.), Research Testing and Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh; Dr. Biswajeet Pradhan (Australia); Dr. Mahendar Thudi (USA); Dr. Rameshwar S. Kanwar (USA); Dr. R. P. Rudra (Canada); and Dr. Ashish Pandey (IIT Roorkee)
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No. of Participants
250 Students & Scientists across the world and 150 Progressive Farmers of the Gujarat State
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Details/ Result / Achievements/ Conclusion of program
The International Conference on Trailblazing Trends in Sustainable Climate-Resilient Precision Agriculture through AI and Remote Sensing successfully fostered global collaboration and knowledge sharing among leading experts, researchers, and stakeholders. The event led to the release of impactful publications and facilitated over 200 scientific presentations, driving innovations in precision agriculture. Significant outcomes included actionable policy recommendations, farmer-industry integration, and recognition of excellence in research and innovation.
Demonstration of farm tools/ equipment’s developed at the centre.
Participation in exhibition, krushimela, farmer and scientific day organized by government / non-government organization.
Preparation of extension materials like folder, pamphlet, technical bulletin etc related to farm implement, filter for well recharging, power filler.
The scientific staff of the centre has delivered lectures in different training programme.
The scientist has delivered radio and TV talks.
Publication of popular articles in various magazines, News papers etc.
Farmer, village artesian, industrialists are visiting the centre. Literature and information of agricultural implement and water harvesting techniques are supplied to them.
Technical guidance related to water management given to different departments of this University
