Category Archives: Group: Agricultural Systems

Project Presentation Schedules

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

Here is the schedule for IARD project presentations which will be held on 12th February and 13th of February (Word and PDF versions): http://2011iard6020.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/project-presentation-schedule.pdf http://2011iard6020.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/project-presentation-schedule.doc

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Shruti and Veronica Outline- Market Options for the Small Farmer in India

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

IARD 6020 Shruti Anand and Veronica Palladino Preliminary Outline 1/16/11 Market Options for the Small Farmer in India Introduction (Combined) Definition of small, marginal, and landless laborers/tenant farmers/share croppers Domestic Markets (Shruti) In-home consumption (no buyer scenario) Hats/ Shandis Middlemen … Continue reading →

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13th January

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

Visit to ICRISAT, Hyderabad We stayed three days at ICRISAT. We reached ICRISAT on 11 January. On 11th evening we went in group and look around ICRISAT. We saw different species of birds. ICRISAT has diverse and distinct ecosystem, due … Continue reading →

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Hyderabad for Ag Systems… at last!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Agricultural Systems (my fair interest group) finally joined the rest of the merry band of IARD students in Hyderabad last night, and today we were unleashed on this large, southern Indian city, on, appropriatly, an agricultural festival day called Pongal. … Continue reading →

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Ag Systems’ stay at ICRISAT

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

For me, the ag systems group’s stay at ICRISAT has been a great experience. It was really great to have time with just our small group which gave us a chance to get to know each other better. It was … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Today is the second day that we (ag systems) have stayed at ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the semi-arid Tropics)  The campus is really nice and we all have enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere, the bird pond and the … Continue reading →

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Impressions of India

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Even if I had had expectations for this trip and this nation, they would have been blown away. The scenery has been more beautiful than I could have imagined. And even more strikingly, the people have been wonderful. Especially, I … Continue reading →

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Lamb_Rock Group

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

What a great day in the Nilgiris!! Spectacular scenery and great interaction with primary school kids and Vanya Orr, the leader of the NGO “Earthtrust”. Kids taught to respect their environment by cleaning up trash left by tourists. Use bottles … Continue reading →

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IARD Students–Please Fill Out Online Evaluation by Monday

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

All students on the trip:  if possible, please fill out an online mid-trip evaluation sometime by Monday Jan. 11th. “2011 Midway IARD 6020 Evaluation” URL for Students: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NQDSHDS  If you don’t have your own computer, you can borrow a friend’s, use … Continue reading →

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TNAU rice breeding

Posted on January 7, 2011 by
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