Empowering Farmers with Modern Agricultural Practices

As part of Founder’s Week 2025 celebrations, a training programme on Modern Sugarcane Production Technologies was organised at the KIA campus on March 19, 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 70 sugarcane farmers.

The programme began with a Presidential Address by Dr. Ravi Kumar Theodore, Principal, KIA, who highlighted the various extension activities undertaken by the institution to support the farming community.

The Inaugural Address was delivered by Th. V. Thiruvenkagadam, Vice-President, SSL. He emphasized the initiatives taken by SSL to improve sugarcane yield and promote modern farming practices in the region.

The event was also graced by Th. A. Balasubramanian, Executive Officer, KIA, along with Th. K. Devaraj and Th. M. Raju, Deputy General Managers (Cane), Sakthi Sugars Ltd., who shared valuable insights with the farmers.

As a gesture of support, all participating farmers were provided with Vermicompost and the biocontrol agent Bacillus Subtilis.

The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. S. Hemalatha, Vice-Principal, KIA.

Post-inauguration, technical sessions were conducted by KIA Scientists and SSL staff on the following topics:

• Advanced Technologies for Yield Enhancement in Sugarcane
• Soil Health Management in Sugarcane
• Pest and Disease Management in Sugarcane
• Biogas Production from Sugarcane Residues