The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore.
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Venture Capital Scheme
The Venture Capital Schemes (VCS) were initiated in the year 2003. VCS are implemented in Research Stations, various departments in main campus and Constitute Colleges. About 180 Venture Capital Schemes were operating in the University. About 291 quality inputs, 10 laboratory services and 20 types of training are provided to farmers / consumers / agribusiness firms through the Venture Capital Schemes.
Objectives of the VCS:
– To provide farmers with quality agricultural inputs like seeds, seedlings, grafts, vermicompost, bio fertilizers, biocontrol agents, coconut tonic etc., and enable them to adopt TNAU technologies
– to operate model units for managerial skill and entrepreneurship development among the students
– to provide training to farmers, rural youth, agricultural labourers and farm women for self-employment
– to generate revenue to the University through sale of products / services
Major categories :
- Seeds / seedlings: agricultural / horticultural / forestry
- Nutrients: Vermicompost, Bio-fertilizers, WSF, Micronutrients, Crop boosters
- Bio control agents
- Fodder production and Animal husbandry
- Agricultural machineries and equipment: Custom hiring
- Services: Analytical, advisory and hiring services
- Entrepreneurship Development: Capacity Building Programmes in Food processing, Bee keeping and Mushroom etc
- Food Products: Processed products, Mushroom, Honey
Production
In VCS, 133 quality inputs are sold in different units of TNAU. The details are given below:
S. No | Inputs |
| Seeds |
1. | Paddy Seed (TFL-TKM 13, TFL-TKM 9, ADT 39 FS-1, ASD 16 CS, ADT 39 CS, TKM 13 FS-1, TPs 5 FS 1, ASD 16 FS – II, BS, FS, CS, VGD1) |
2. | Paddy Breeder Seed (TKM 9, TKM13, CO FS 31) |
3. | Vegetable Seeds |
4. | Maize hybrid seeds |
| Millet |
5. | Millet Seeds |
6. | Kuthiraivalli TFL |
7. | Varaghu TFL |
| Pulses |
8. | Blackgram |
9. | Redgram |
10. | Greengram |
11. | Cowpea |
| Oilseeds |
12. | Oil seeds |
13. | Castor |
14. | Sunflower |
| Fodder |
15. | Forage Seeds |
16. | CN Grass |
17. | CO4/CO5 fodder slips |
| Planting Materials |
| Coconut |
18. | Coconut seeds |
19. | Coconut Seedlings |
20. | Tall Variety(WCT) |
21. | Dwarf Variety |
| Sugarcane |
22. | Sugarcane seed Materials |
23. | Seed cane |
24. | Avacado seedlings |
25. | Curry leaf seedlings |
26. | Coffee Seedlings |
27. | Lime seedlings |
28. | Ornamental seedlings |
29. | Spices seedlings |
30. | Papaya Seedlings |
31. | Jack grafts |
32. | Mango grafts |
33. | Jamun Grafts |
34. | Bael grafts |
35. | West Indian cherry grafts |
36. | Custard Apple grafts |
37. | Karonda grafts |
38. | Tamarind gra fittings |
39. | Dogridge wild grape rootstocks & grape varieties |
40. | Cassava stem |
41. | Black pepper rooted cuttings / Brush pepper rooted cuttings |
42. | Pomegranate Cuttings |
43. | Planting Materials |
44. | Ornamental & Medicinal plants |
45. | Ornamental Plants cut flowers foliage plants |
46. | Mulberry saplings |
47. | Arid zone crops – Budded plants |
48. | Multipurpose tree species |
49. | RTS |
50. | Neem |
51. | Manila Tamarind |
52. | Flower Plants poly bag |
53. | Ornamental plant pot size |
54. | West Indian cherry |
55. | Minor fruits rootstock |
56. | Catchi |
57. | Tree Seedlings |
| Nutrients & Growth Regulators |
58. | Crop wise Micro Nutrient Mixture |
59. | Pulse Wonder |
60. | Groundnut Rich |
61. | Cotton Plus |
62. | Maize Maxim |
63. | Sugarcane booster |
64. | Coconut Tonic |
65. | Castor gold |
66. | PPFM |
67. | Nutri Pellet Packs |
68. | TNAU Bio mineralizer |
| Biofertilizers |
69. | Vermicompost |
70. | Biofertilizes |
71. | Bio fertilizers – carrier based |
72. | Azospirillum |
73. | Azospirillum liquid |
74. | Phosphobacteria |
75. | VAM |
76. | Rhizobium |
77. | Azolla |
78. | BGA |
79. | Bio fertilizers – liquid |
80. | Potash bacteria liquid |
81. | Bio inoculants including vermicompost |
82. | Panchakavya |
83. | Dasakavya |
84. | Earthworms |
85. | Potash Releasing Bacteria |
86. | AM Fungi |
| Plant Protection |
87. | Biocontrol Agents |
88. | B.brevicornis |
89. | Chrysoperla |
90. | Trichogramma |
91. | Acerophagus |
92. | Bracon |
93. | Corcyra |
94. | Wild boar repellent |
95. | Trichoderma |
96. | Trichoderma mother culture tube |
97. | Bacillus Talc |
98. | Beauveria Talc |
99. | Paecilomyces |
100. | Bacillus subtilis Liquid |
101. | Bacillus subtilis – Mother culture |
102. | Liquid Paecilomyces |
103. | Liquid PL & PC |
104. | Talc PL & PC |
105. | COCOCON |
| Medicinal |
106. | Medicinal and Aromatic plants |
107. | Eucalyptus Oil |
108. | Tea Tree Oil |
| Machinaries |
109. | Cono weeder |
110. | Sugarcane Dehusker |
111. | Biomass briquettes |
112. | Biogas plant models |
113. | Coconut tree dehusker |
| Bee |
114. | Bee Colonies |
115. | Bee hives |
116. | Comb foundation sheet |
| Mushroom |
117. | Mother Culture |
118. | Mushroom Spawn |
119. | F1 Generation – Mushroom |
120. | Spawn bags |
| Bakery Products |
121. | Amla Squash |
122. | Mixed Fruit Squash |
123. | Guava Squash |
124. | Health Mix |
125. | Millet Sweet Ball |
126. | Millet Biscuit |
127. | Cookies |
128. | Bakery Products |
129. | Puffs & Bread |
130. | Biscuits |
131. | Millet pulse sundal |
132. | Fruit bar |
133. | Millet milk |
Analytical Services
In VCS, 10 analytical services are provided. The details are given below:
- Soil Samples Analysis
- Water Samples Analysis
- Manure Samples Analysis
- Quality Analysis
- Plant Analysis
- Plant Metabolite / Volatile Analysis
- Metabolic Analysis
- Food Analytical Services
- GCMS / LCMS Analysis
- FTIR Analysis
Trainings
In VCS, 20 types of trainings are provided. The details are given below:
1. Organic agriculture and input preparation
2. Bee Keeping
3. Spawn production and Mushroom cultivation
4. Remote sensing and GIS applications
5. Preparation of spice powders and pickles
6. Preparation of Instant food mixes
7. Organic farming
8. Vermicomposting
9. Composting technologies
10. Soil and water quality assessment
11. Urban solid waste management
12. Preparation of bakery products
13. Preparation of ready mix foods
14. Preparation of soups and salads
15. Chocolate making
16. Preparation of sweets and savouries
17. Herbal cookery
18. Dietary habits of Diabetic patients
19. Preparation of milk and milk products
20. Preparation of Millet Products and millet based bakery products
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