Agronomy Profile
The Department of Agronomy was established in the year 2017 as one of the five major academic divisions of SBVR Agricultural College, located at Badvel, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. The college is affiliated to Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University and holds ICAR accreditation (2023).
Agronomy, being the core of agricultural sciences, focuses on the principles and practices of crop production to ensure sustainable agriculture. The department is committed to developing economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable crop management techniques.
Academic Focus and Student Involvement
The Department of Agronomy provides in-depth knowledge and practical exposure to students in various aspects of crop production including:
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Crop rotation and intercropping
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Irrigation and nutrient management
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Weed identification and control methods
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Harvesting, post-harvest practices, and yield estimation
Students actively participate in individual and group assignments, field demonstrations, preparation of records, and development of charts and models. Emphasis is laid on seasonal crop observation, problem-solving based on field situations, and learning by doing approaches..
Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) – Nutri Plus ELP Unit
To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, the department implements the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) under the title "Nutri Plus ELP Unit". This unit allows students to engage in:
· Planning and managing crop production enterprises
· Cultivating nutrient-rich crops such as millets, pulses, Cereals and Oil Seeds
· Understanding the role of crops in addressing malnutrition and ensuring food security
· Developing entrepreneurial skills in value-added product preparation, packaging, and marketing
· Managing records, budgeting, and operational planning as part of real-time agribusiness experience
The Nutri Plus ELP Unit empowers students to apply classroom knowledge in a practical farm-based setting, helping them build confidence, decision-making ability, and professionalism.
*Laboratory and Field Facilities
The department has a well-established Agronomy Laboratory and Instructional Farm that caters to practical sessions and student research. Facilities include:
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Soil and plant analysis kits
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Seed germinators and plant growth chambers
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Sprayers (knapsack, power sprayers, etc.)
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Manual and mechanical weeders
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Irrigation equipment and soil moisture meters
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Meteorological observatory instruments
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Field toolsfor sowing, intercultural operations, and harvesting
Over the past two years, with support from the Associate Dean and College Management, the department has continuously upgraded its laboratory with modern equipment to enhance teaching and research capabilities.
COURSES OFFERED
"Courses offered by the Department of Agronomy for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture"
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According to Fifth Dean’s Commitee
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S. No.
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Course No.
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Course Title
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Credits
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1
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AGRO 101
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Agriculture Heritage*
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1 (1+0)*
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2
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AGRO 102
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Fundamentals of Agronomy
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3 (2+1)
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3
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AGRO 103
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Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change
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2 (1+1)
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4
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AGRO 104
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Introduction to Forestry
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2 (1+1)
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5
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AGRO 201
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Crop Production Technology – I (Cereals, Millets and Pulses)
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3 (2+1)
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6
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AGRO 202
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Crop Production Technology – II (Oilseeds, Fibre, Sugar, Tobacco and Fodder crops)
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3 (2+1)
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7
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AGRO 203
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Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
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1 (1+0)
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8
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AGRO 204
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Irrigation Water Management
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2 (1+1)
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9
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AGRO 301
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Geoinformatics and Nanotechnology for Precision Farming
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2 (1+1)
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10
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AGRO 302
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Practical Crop Production
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1 (0+1)
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11
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AGRO 303
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Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management
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2 (1+1)
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12
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AGRO 304
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Principles of Organic Farming
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2 (1+1)
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13
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AELP
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Experiential Learning Program
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20 (0+20)
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14
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RAWEP
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Rural Agricultural Work Experience Program
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0+5
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For Sixth Dean’s Committee these Courses are added
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1
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MDC-100
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Farming Based Livelihood Systems
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3(2+1)
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2
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AGRO 301
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Weed Management
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AGRO 301
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3
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AGMT 301
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Introduction to Agro-meteorology
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2(1+1)
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4
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AGRO-302
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Introductory Agro Forestry
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2(1+1)
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5
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ELCT 401
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System Simulation and Agro advisory
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4(3+1)
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6
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ELCT-402
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Climate Resilient Agriculture
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4(3+1)
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7
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ELCT 403
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Principles and Practices of Conservation Agriculture
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4(3+1
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Skill Enhancement Courses
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8
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SEC-XV
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Organic Production Technology
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2(0+2)
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9
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SEC-XIV
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Agricultural Waste Management
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2(0+2)
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STAFF DETAILS
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S.no
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Name of the Staff
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Designation
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Teaching Staff
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1.
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P. Pravalika
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Assistant Professor
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2.
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D. Prasanna Kumar
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Assistant Professor
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3
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CH. Lokeswari
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Assistant Professor
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Non-Teaching Staff
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1
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G. Masthan Valli
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Lab Assistant
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Teaching Faculty
P. Pravalika
Assistant Professor
Specialization: Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Soybean (Glycine maxL.)”
Email: putakapravalika98@gmail.com
Mobile no: 7989742514
D. Prasanna Kumar
Assistant Professor
Specialization: “Growth and productivity of fingermillet (EleusinecoracanaL.Gaertn) as influenced by cropgeometry and age of seedlings”
Email: prasannakumar64555@gmail.com
Mobile no:9492157476
CH. Lokeswari
Assistant Professor
Specialization: Estimation of Varieties under different Sowing windows of Prosomillet
Email: lokeswarichintagunti1999@gmail.com
Mobile no: 6305521153
