Established in the year 1971 the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has travelled a long distance in making a difference in the lives of innumerable farmers across the country. Functioning as an Agrotechnology University, we have made commendable contribution in the field of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Protection Studies, Agriculture and Rural Development Studies, Soil and Water Management and Precision Farming Projects. With our three fold objectives of teaching, research and extension, we are widely known.
As part of our research and extension activities we manufacture various Bio-Control Agents, Machineries and other chemical formulations in order to serve the farming community. In step with the technological developments taking place globally, we have introduced various products that will help in creating avenues for budgetary independence. Our products help in increasing the production capacity and contribute to the Green Revolution. Our range include trichoderma viride, pseudomonas fluorescence, tree removal, coconut tonic, coconut tree climber & insect trap.
History of TNAU...
Tracing our roots to the establishment of an agricultural school in Saidapet in the year 1868, which shifted to Coimbatore in 1906, we have come a long way in establishing ourselves as a dependable agrotechnology university in India. Mentioned below are some of the important years leading to the growth and expansion of our university:
1868
Agricultural School was started at Saidapet, Chennai (Madras)
1906
The Saidapet Agricultural School was shifted to Coimbatore and foundation stone laid for Madras Agricultural College.
1908
Students were admitted to education program leading to Licentiate in Agriculture (L. Ag.)
1909
Opening of Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI) by Sir Arthur Lawley.
1945
Second Agricultural College was started at Bapatla (Now in Andhra Pradesh).
1958
Regional Post-Graduate Center was established to offer programs leading to Masters degree in Agriculture & Horticulture.
1960
Integrated system with four year B.Sc. (Ag) degree program after
Pre-University education was introduced and subsequently doctoral
program in Agriculture was started.
1965
Third Agricultural College was started at Madurai, Tamil Nadu and the Masters program at Madurai was introduced during 1969.
1971
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University came into existence with Coimbatore as its Head Quarters.
1972
A separate Faculty of Horticulture was established and a degree
program in Horticulture - B.Sc. (Hort.) was introduced. The College of
Agricultural Engineering was established at Coimbatore and a Bachelor's
degree program in Agricultural Engineering - B.E.(Ag) was introduced.
1973
Doctoral program was introduced in Horticultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore.
1975
Faculty of Post Graduate Education was established in TNAU,
Coimbatore and Masters and Doctoral (1978) programs were started in
Environmental Sciences and Biotechnology.
1976
The Madras Veterinary College became constituent unit of TNAU and B.V.Sc. degree program was suitably restructured*.
1977
Bachelor's degree (B.F.Sc.) program in Fisheries Science at Thoothukudi was started*.
1980
Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. (H.Sc.)) in Home Science was launched in Madurai Campus.
1981
Masters program was introduced in Home Science College & Research Institute, Madurai and Doctoral program in 1988.
1989
Doctoral
program in Agriculture was introduced in Agricultural college &
Research Institute, Madurai; Masters program introduced in Forest
College & Research Institute, Mettupalayam and Horticultural
College & Research Institute, Periyakulam.
1990
Masters
program in Agriculture was introduced in Agricultural College &
Research Institute, Killikulam, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu and
Doctoral program in Forest College & Research Institute,
Mettupalayam.
1998
B.Tech.(Food Process Engineering) introduced as self supporting program.
Team
Our team includes professionals from the field of agriculture and horticulture who are experienced and have complete know how related to farming and agricultural productivity. Our team is proficient and continuously conducts advanced research in order to increase the production output.
They are highly trained and also teach various students about the farming and other such related concepts. Our team provides them complete details regarding the critical issues which require special care and also the techniques to deal with them.
Clients
Our teaching, research and extension products have made inroads into the international arena. We have a wide client base which consists of high profile and quality conscious clients. We are known and appreciated worldwide for our reliability and quality. We are continuously catering to new markets so that we can successfully achieve higher client satisfaction level.
Regional Research Station
Aruppukkottai
Paiyur
Vridhachalam
Rice Research Station
Ambasamudram
Tirur
Soil and Water Management Research Station
Thanjavur
Sugarcane Research Station
Cuddalore
Melalathur
Sirugamani
Tapioca & Castor Research Station
Yethapur
Directorates and Departments
With the expertise of our agriculture experts we have developed Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics (CPBG). Various departments looked after by us include:
Cotton
Forage Crops
Millets
Oilseeds
Pulses
Rice
Seed Science and Technology
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (CPMB)
Agricultural Microbiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Centre for Soil and Crop Management Studies (SCMS)
Agricultural Meteorology
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Central Farm Unit
Crop Physiology
Environmental Sciences
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Centre of Plant Protection Studies (CPPS)
Agricultural Entomology
Nematology
Plant Pathology
Sericulture
Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development Studies (CARDS)
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture and Rural Management
Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Directorate of Extension Education
Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Research Stations
In order to improve the agricultural conditions of the country we have set up several research station like:
Vertex Chemical Corporation, Mumbai Manufacturing and supplying chemical fertilizer such as potassium humate, agricultural potassium humate, organic potassium humate, processed potassium humate, soil fertilizer and eco friendly potassium humate.
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