Coimbatore : An interactive meeting between Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and IRRI, Manila, Philippines was organized at the Directorate of Research, TNAU, Coimbatore, on March 7 to develop a joint research project of mutual interest.
Coimbatore : An interactive meeting between Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) and IRRI, Manila, Philippines was organized at the Directorate of Research, TNAU, Coimbatore, on March 7 to develop a joint research project of mutual interest.
In this connection, Dr. Tri D Setiyono, Cluster Leader, Geospatial Science and Modeling, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines visited TNAU to discuss research collaboration between TNAU and IRRI, related with Remote Sensing - Based Information and Insurance for Crops in Emerging Economies (RIICE) and other international agriculture research initiatives.
He also sought inputs for co-operation framework on development involving Remote Sensing and GIS technologies. Dr. J S Prasad, retired scientist from the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad accompanied him.
Dr. K S Subramanian, the Director of Research welcomed the IRRI team and presented an overview of the activities and achievements of TNAU. He also shared some of the landmark events and success stories of TNAU in exploiting Remote Sensing applications in Disaster Management during tsunami, floods, drought and cyclones.
He flagged off certain prime areas of interest in Remote Sensing, Field sensors, Artificial intelligence and Machine learning applications in assessing varietal spread, soil and plant health, and integrating nano formulations leading to digital solutions for farmers in site-specific input management, to promote productivity and profitability of farms without associated environmental harm.
Dr. R Shanthi, Director (DNRM), Dr. V Geethalakshmi, Director (CM), Dr. S Panneerselvam, Director (WTC), Dr. K R Ashok, Director (CARDS), Dr. R Mani, Professor and Head (Agricultural Economics) and Dr. K Ganesamurthy, Professor and Head, Department of Rice, TNBAU, Coimbatore, shared their point of views about the use of remote sensing in their respective areas of interest. Dr. R Palanivelan, Professor and the Head of the Department of Remote Sensing and GIS aided an a interaction between the scientists and students.
Dr. Tri D Setiyono, Scientist, IRRI, presented a seminar on 'Crop monitoring strategies through remote sensing and crop modeling' and interacted with scientists and students of TNAU.
He had a discussion separately with a team of scientists in Directorates of Natural Resource Management, Crop Management and CARDS to look into the options of research co-operation between TNAU and IRRI. Scientists also visited the TNAU Insect Museum and Paddy Breeding Station.
The TNAU-IRRI research collaborations will include digital agricultural initiative, RIICE, developing real-time crop information system and IRRI Accelerator Week.
In this connection, Dr. Tri D Setiyono, Cluster Leader, Geospatial Science and Modeling, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines visited TNAU to discuss research collaboration between TNAU and IRRI, related with Remote Sensing - Based Information and Insurance for Crops in Emerging Economies (RIICE) and other international agriculture research initiatives.
He also sought inputs for co-operation framework on development involving Remote Sensing and GIS technologies. Dr. J S Prasad, retired scientist from the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad accompanied him.
Dr. K S Subramanian, the Director of Research welcomed the IRRI team and presented an overview of the activities and achievements of TNAU. He also shared some of the landmark events and success stories of TNAU in exploiting Remote Sensing applications in Disaster Management during tsunami, floods, drought and cyclones.
He flagged off certain prime areas of interest in Remote Sensing, Field sensors, Artificial intelligence and Machine learning applications in assessing varietal spread, soil and plant health, and integrating nano formulations leading to digital solutions for farmers in site-specific input management, to promote productivity and profitability of farms without associated environmental harm.
Dr. R Shanthi, Director (DNRM), Dr. V Geethalakshmi, Director (CM), Dr. S Panneerselvam, Director (WTC), Dr. K R Ashok, Director (CARDS), Dr. R Mani, Professor and Head (Agricultural Economics) and Dr. K Ganesamurthy, Professor and Head, Department of Rice, TNBAU, Coimbatore, shared their point of views about the use of remote sensing in their respective areas of interest. Dr. R Palanivelan, Professor and the Head of the Department of Remote Sensing and GIS aided an a interaction between the scientists and students.
Dr. Tri D Setiyono, Scientist, IRRI, presented a seminar on 'Crop monitoring strategies through remote sensing and crop modeling' and interacted with scientists and students of TNAU.
He had a discussion separately with a team of scientists in Directorates of Natural Resource Management, Crop Management and CARDS to look into the options of research co-operation between TNAU and IRRI. Scientists also visited the TNAU Insect Museum and Paddy Breeding Station.
The TNAU-IRRI research collaborations will include digital agricultural initiative, RIICE, developing real-time crop information system and IRRI Accelerator Week.