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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
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10-Mar-2026
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RAWE Outreach: Rythu Sadassu and Agricultural Exhibition
A Rythu Sadassu (Farmers’ Meet) and Agricultural Exhibition was successfully organized on 10 March 2026 at Vallabhapuram village, Kollipara, Mandal, Guntur District under the joint auspices of the Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology (VIAT), Vignan University, Vadlamudi, and the Department of Agriculture, Guntur, as part of the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Programme. The programme was conducted by fourth-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students placed in Kollipara (9), Vallabhapuram (9), Kolakaluru (12), Peddavadlapudi (6), Vejendla (7), Pedavegi (5), Munnangi (9), and Nutakki (11) villages. The event served as an excellent platform for students to gain first-hand exposure to rural agricultural conditions. During the programme, students interacted directly with farmers, understood their farming problems, and suggested scientific solutions and improved agricultural practices. The programme included student presentations, demonstrations of technological models, and exhibitions of agricultural products. Students created awareness among farmers on major pests and diseases in crops through charts and presentations. Important topics covered included identification and management of Fall Armyworm in maize, control of aphids in sorghum, symptoms and management of Panama wilt in banana, control of rhizome rot in turmeric, and modern management practices for stem borer in maize. To highlight the importance of modern technologies in agriculture, students demonstrated several innovative models such as IoT applications in agriculture, smart farming techniques, Agri Voltex technology, agri-tourism for rural development, microgreens production and their nutritional benefits, IoT-based micro-irrigation systems, and value-added products from tomato and moringa. Students also displayed various agricultural products, including different turmeric varieties, arecanut, and black pepper, creating awareness among farmers about market opportunities and value addition. The programme was graced by Prof. K. V. Krishna Kishore, Vice-Chancellor of Vignan University, as the Chief Guest, who emphasized the importance of climate-based agricultural advisories and modern technologies for improving farm productivity and income. Smt. M. Padmavathi, District Agricultural Officer, attended as Guest of Honour and explained various government schemes for farmers. Dr. D. Vijay Krishna, Dean – Training & Placements, participated as Distinguished Guest, while Sri R. Vijay Babu, Assistant Director of Agriculture, and Sri N. Srinivasa Reddy, Mandal Agricultural Officer, attended as Honoured Guests. The programme was presided over by Dr. T. Ramesh Babu, Dean, VIAT, and coordinated by Dr. Harisha N, RAWE Coordinator, with the support of Dr. M. Chandra Surya Rao, HoD, VIAT, and director representatives Dr. Naresh, Dr. Bindu, Dr. Anusha, Dr. Srinivas, Mrs. Shama, Dr. Nagaraju, Mrs. Kavya, Dr. Yamuna, and Dr. Geetanjali. The event witnessed the participation of around 230 participants, including progressive farmers, local farmers of Vallabhapuram village, director representatives, students, and host farmers. The programme concluded with the felicitation of farmers, strengthening collaboration between students and the farming community and promoting the effective transfer of agricultural knowledge.
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Jobs in Government and Input industry
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, graduates have diverse career opportunities in government, banking, industrial sectors, and entrepreneurship.
  • In the government sector, they can work as Agricultural Officers in the AP Department of Agriculture, Technical Managers in the Food Corporation of India, or Junior Technical Assistants in warehousing corporations.
  • Other roles include positions in UPSC, SSC, APPSC, and Crop Specific Boards.
  • In the banking sector, roles like Rural Development Officer, Agricultural Finance Officer, and Assistant Manager at NABARD are available. G
  • Graduates can also pursue marketing, sales, and R&D positions in industries such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and food processing.
  • For those inclined toward further studies, options like M.Sc., Ph.D., or MBA in Agri-Business Management are ideal for graduates to innovate and contribute significantly to agricultural development.
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15-20%
Go For Higher Education
After B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, students can pursue
  • M.Sc. Agriculture in specialized fields like Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, and Soil Science at premier Indian institutes like IARI, TNAU, ANGRAU and PAU.
  • MBA Agri-Business to explore managerial roles in agribusiness, food processing, and rural development.
  • Abroad, universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands offer advanced agricultural programs with research opportunities in the sustainable farming, biotechnology, and precision agriculture.
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Become  Entrepreneurs  & Consults
  • In the era of agribusiness-led policies, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture graduates can capitalize on their business competencies by venturing into agribusiness opportunities like
  • Vermi-composting, protected cultivation, horticultural nurseries, organic farming, agro-processing, and farm-to-table startups.
  • They can also harness technology to drive innovation in precision farming, agritech apps, and sustainable agricultural practices.
  • With increasing demand for sustainable food production and agro-based services, agri-entrepreneurship presents significant opportunities for graduates to contribute to the sector's growth and tackle emerging challenges.
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Rural Awareness Work Experience Programme
  • A flagship initiative is unique opportunity for the students to work with the farmers at their farms and identify various production, protection and marketing constraints by staying in the village for the period of 14 weeks.
  • it develops competency in the areas of technological, managerial and communication skills among the students.
  • The main components of the programme include Crop Production, Plant Protection, Rural Economics, Extension Programme and Research Station activities.
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Participatory Rural Appraisal Techniques
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Col. Prof. P Nagabhushan, Vice Chancellor, interacted with students in the Vallabapuramu
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Group discussion with farmers
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Dr. M Malakondaih, Former DGP, Andhra Pradesh visiting RAWEP village
Experiential Learning Programme
  • The Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology (VIAT) at VFSTR introduced the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) in 2024-25 under ICAR-Student READY for fourth-year B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture students.
  • This 24-week, 20-credit program enhances enterprise management skills, fostering job creators through hands-on learning in field problems, project development, and execution in the areas of Sweet and baby corn production, Hi-tech nursery, chrysanthemum cultivation, leafy vegetables production.
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Marigold cultivation
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Hi-tech nursery
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Babycorn cultivation
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Mushroom unit
Agro-Industrial Attachment Programme
  • The Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology (VIAT) at VFSTR introduced the Agro-Industrial attachement Programme (AIP) in 2024-25 under ICAR-Student READY for fourth-year B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture students.
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Prakruthivanam Organic Farm , Madanapalli
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Kanha – Shanthivanam, Hyderabad
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NRI Agritech Pvt.Ltd, Guntur
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LARA GREEN
The Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology (VIAT) has a 40-acre instructional farm designed to provide field-level hands-on training for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture students. The farm includes a well-established Farm pond, Azolla cultivation, IoT Experimentation, wetland, food forestry, a dragon fruit plot, a petal paradise plot, experimental plots, ELP modules, a vermicomposting unit, and livestock models.

Additionally, it features a USAID-funded Hi-Tech Nursery and a Tree-Based Enterprises Incubation Centre, under Trees Out Side Forest India (TOFI) which supply quality plant materials such as eucalyptus and casuarina while also imparting entrepreneurial skills to rural youth in Andhra Pradesh.

The farm cultivates a variety of field crops, including Paddy, Maize, Sorghum, Bajra, Red Gram, and Black Gram.

In addition, horticultural crops such as Mango, Banana, Papaya and Leafy Vegetables are grown, along with a diverse food forestry system consisting of 22 types of fruit crops. Guard crops are also cultivated to enhance farm sustainability.

Future developments include the establishment of an Integrated Farming System (IFS) model and an Integrated Fishery and Poultry Model to provide students with a comprehensive live learning experience.
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Dragon fruit Cultivation
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Pumpkin Cultivation
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Gladiolus Cultivation
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Bajra Cultivation
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Jowar Cultivation
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Paddy Cultivation
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Hi-Tech Nursery
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Marigold Cultivation
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Banana Cultivation
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Bottle guard Cultivation
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Moringa Cultivation
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Ladies finger Cultivation
Industry Academia Interaction
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INDUSTRY–ACADEMIA INTERACTION-2024
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Village Adoption Programme
The Vignan Institute of Agriculture and Technology (VIAT) has implemented the Village Adoption Programme with the aim of disseminating scientific agricultural technologies to the farming communities in nearby villages.

Currently, two villages— Vejendla and Vadlamudi—have been adopted.

Activities of Village Adoption Programme

- Diagnostic Field Visit
- Farmers-Scientist Interaction
- NSS Camp
- Demonstrations
- Agro advisory Services
- Rural Awareness Work Experience Programme

Every Saturday, a team from the Crop Production, Protection, and Extension fraternity visits the adopted villages' farmers' fields to offer need-based technical advice, helping to improve the productivity and income of the farmers. .

Through Village Adoption Programme reaching the farmers to impart knowledge on latest technologies. Our aim is to reach 10,000 farmers by 2030 by adopting 50 villages.
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Agro Advisory Services for Bitter guard Crop
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Agro Advisory Services for Chilli Crop
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Farmers- Scientist Interaction in Vejendla Village 25-11-2023
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Field visit by Dr. T. Ramesh Babu Dean SAFT in Tomato crop 25-11-2023
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Farmer –Scientist interaction programme Chaired by Dr. Ch. Srinivas Rao, Director, NAARM in Vigendla 25-11-2024

What People Say

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VIAT at Vignan University offers a comprehensive curriculum, dedicated faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities that effectively integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, equipping students for successful careers in agriculture.

SRI RAMA RAO
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I am thrilled to observe Green Farm at VIAT, VFSTR. It has highly skilled faculty with expertise in diverse agricultural research, showcasing its full potential for innovative developments in the agriculture domain.

DR. SREERAMA REDDY
Technical Director Sahasra crop science Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad
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I praised department’s technology transfer and advisory services for significantly improving production and income, promoting sustainable development and empowering them to adopt modern agricultural practices through Village Adoption Programme.

SRI HARIKRISHNA
Progressive Farmers Vejendla, Guntur Dist

What People Say

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

VIAT at Vignan University offers a comprehensive curriculum, dedicated faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities that effectively integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, equipping students for successful careers in agriculture.

SRI RAMA RAO

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

I am thrilled to observe Green Farm at VIAT, VFSTR. It has highly skilled faculty with expertise in diverse agricultural research, showcasing its full potential for innovative developments in the agriculture domain.

DR. SREERAMA REDDY

Testimonial author Kunita Rao

I praised department’s technology transfer and advisory services for significantly improving production and income, promoting sustainable development and empowering them to adopt modern agricultural practices through Village Adoption Programme.

SRI HARIKRISHNA

Frequently Asked Questions
The program covers a wide range of subjects including Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Entomology, and Agricultural Engineering, providing a comprehensive understanding of agriculture and related sciences.
Students will gain hands-on experience through field visits, laboratory work, internships, and experiential learning programs such as the Rural Agricultural Work Experience Program (RAWEP) and the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP), which are integral to the curriculum.
Yes, students have opportunities to engage in research projects, work on innovative agricultural practices, and participate in startup ideas, especially during their final year, where they can explore topics in modern agri-tech and sustainable farming.
Graduates can pursue careers in agricultural research, agribusiness, farm management, government agricultural services, agricultural consultancy, horticulture, and agri-technology companies. Opportunities for higher studies and specialization are also available.
Yes, there are scholarships and financial aid options available based on merit and need. The department, along with the government, provides various schemes to support students in pursuing their studies without financial barriers.
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