I B.Sc. Agriculture and Rural Development and I B.Sc. Zoology and II B.Sc. Zoology Students of SPACES Degree College (A) participated in the Farmers–Traders Conclave on Arecanut Cultivation, Value Addition and Marketing, held at Bhavani Garden, Vemulapalli, Mandapeta Mandal, on Monday.
The conclave was organised by Sri Prakash Ayush Charitable and Research Trust, Payakaraopeta, Anakapalli District, with a focus on sustainable arecanut cultivation, value addition and strengthening market linkages. This event brought together agricultural experts, government officials, traders and progressive farmers to discuss sustainable farming practices and market-oriented approaches aimed at improving farm incomes. A major highlight of the programme was the release of the book “Srujanaatmaka Raithu”, which documents the life and contributions of noted farmer Sri Dorayya Chowdary. The book was formally launched by the Chief Guest, Sri Chiranjivi Choudhary, Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Food Processing and Industries Department, in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Dr. P. Chowdappa, Former Director, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod.
Addressing the gathering, renowned arecanut cultivators and Adarsha Raithu awardees Sri Davuluri Vijaya Saradhi, Sri Chakrapani, Sri Leela Prasad, Sri Vijay Kumar and Sri Ugranarasimham shared their experiences on innovative cultivation practices, farm management and marketing strategies.
The participation enabled the students to gain practical exposure through interaction with experts, progressive farmers and traders, thereby strengthening the link between academic learning and real-world agricultural practices.