Books published by KAU to be sold online under ‘Keralagro’ brand Soon, you will be able to shop online for books on farming and allied topics published by Kerala Agricultural University. The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023
Pesticide residues found in 14 of 72 vegetable and fruit samples tested Pesticide residues found in 14 of 72 vegetable and fruit samples tested The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023
Kerala Agricultural University inks MoU with ANERT for solar power project on KAU campuses Through this initiative, the KAU is aiming to become the first university in the country to be fully run on green energy. The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023
KAU to ink MoU with Anert for ‘green power’ on its campuses Kerala Agricultural Univ. (KAU) aims to be 1st in India to be fully powered by green energy. KAU & ANERT ink MoU for 600 kW rooftop solar PV plants on campuses. Est. 7.68 lakh units of energy to be generated annually. KAU to save on electricity bills & use savings… The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023
KAU prepares flood vulnerability maps for agro-ecological zones Kerala Agricultural Univ. prepares flood vulnerability maps for agro-ecological zones. FVI helps prioritize mitigation efforts, direct resources & build resilience in flood-prone areas. It assesses risk & impact of flooding based on physical & socio-economic factors. Maps are prepared for admin. units to reduce impact of floods & strengthen community… The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023
Pesticide residues in vegetables: Agriculture dept. to streamline collection of surveillance samples Agriculture Dept. streamlines collection of surveillance samples for testing vegetables/fruits for pesticide residues. Samples collected from all 152 local body blocks in Kerala. Results published on PRRAL website every month. MoU between PRRAL head & FSSAI Commissioner. Data analysed every 3 months & published on PRRAL website & scientific publications.… The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
V. Thulasi of Pattambi bags State Award for Best Agricultural Researcher Dr. Thulasi, a first-rank holder in B.Sc. Agriculture, has received the State Award for Best Agricultural Researcher. She has developed Sampoorna KAU multimix to address micronutrient deficiencies in rice, banana and vegetables. She has also assessed soil quality index in Kerala and disseminated agro-ecological unit-based recommendations to farmers. Her achievements… The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023
Dearth of facilities: Agriculture science students begin indefinite strike in Wayanad Students of Ambalavayal College of Agriculture, under SFI, began indefinite strike to protest KAU's apathy towards acquiring ICAR accreditation. This is crucial for students to pursue higher studies. The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023
Costly labour, preference for shrimp culture loom over Pokkali’s future Pokkali cultivation needs no use of fertiliser or pesticide as it follows a unique rotational crop pattern. The paddy is cultivated from April to October when the salt content in water is lowered by monsoon rain, whereas prawns are farmed in the same fields between November and March when the… The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
State needs self-sufficiency in agriculture: Governor Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) should make the State self-sufficient in agriculture by developing farm technologies that are affordable for common farmers, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said. The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023
Expert commission to submit recommendations for revamping Kerala Agricultural University The Kerala government has appointed an expert commission to prepare recommendations for revamping the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), observing that ‘‘special measures of improvement’‘ were needed to maintain the requisite standard of teaching/research in the university The Hindu · May 21, 2023
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister visits KAU in Thrissur Jharkhand Agriculture Minister visits KAU in Thrissur The Hindu · May 20, 2023
Exotic wasp from Africa released in Kerala to control pest affecting tapioca An exotic wasp imported from Africa has been released in Kerala to tackle a destructive mealybug which wreaks havoc on cassava (tapioca) crop. The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023
Pokkali gasping Pokkali, the saline water-resistant, nutritious and premium-priced rice, should have been everyone’s darling but it remains a neglected crop with acreage on a free fall. Being a double crop, it is losing out to aquaculture. Experts call for its preservation not only for its nutritious value but also for its role… The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022
The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022 Kerala Agricultural University student bags dual degree candidature at Australian university Research on agronomic interventions in sorghum varieties
The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022 KAU gets ₹65 lakh for research in drone-based technologies Varsity to extend trial to pineapple, banana, ginger
The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022 Drones to reboot farming activities Drones are being increasingly used for precision fertilizer and pesticide applications and identification of diseases and plant conditions
The Hindu · Mar 26, 2022 KAU to focus on carbon-neutral farming Agriculture Minister presents varsity Budget for FY 2022-23
The Hindu · Mar 25, 2022 Farmers suffer yield loss due to rice blast in Pilicode panchayat Manu Varna variety of paddy was developed by KAU
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022 KAU’s hybrid vegetables are a hit with farmers Varsity uses low-cost seed production techniques