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The Hindu
13-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
50,000 people visit three-day ‘Sasya Santhe'
The three-day 'Sasya Santhe' (plant fair) organised by Regional Horticulture Research and Extension Centre, University of Horticultural Sciences(UHS) on GKVK Campus came to an end on Sunday. The fair saw a participation of around 50,000 people. The fourth edition of the event was inaugurated on July 11. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony on Sunday, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda urged people to become more conscious of environmental conservation. 'The environment always satisfies human needs and desires, but if we all understand that we should not exploit it beyond that for our greed, then that will be our small contribution to environmental conservation. UHS has organised this Sasya Santhe to create this awareness and plant concern in our minds about the environment. Coming here and checking out stalls and buying plants is not enough and we should all care about the environment. We see weather events like flash floods, drought, landslides and the problems caused by rain year on year. If these problems persist, then the lives of our children will be difficult. Hence, for their benefit, we should make conscious efforts to conserve the environment,' the Minister said. There were more than 100 stalls that were set up in the fair selling various kinds of fruit, flower and ornamental saplings along with plantation, medicinal plants and vegetable seeds. Vishnuvardhana, Vice-Chancellor of UHS Bagalakote delivered the presidential remarks and said, 'In the next few days, we will launch a mega nursery on the UHS GKVK campus in Bengaluru where all kinds of quality seedlings, grafted plants, seeds, accessories, biofertlisers etc will be made available under a single roof. We will also provide training on urban horticulture, vertical gardening, terrace gardening, kitchen gardening, mushroom production etc.'
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Plant Fair inaugurated at UHS on GKVK campus,
BENGALURU A three-day 'Plant Fair' was inaugurated at the Regional Horticulture Research and Extension Centre at the University of Horticultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, on Friday. S. R. Vishwanath, MLA for Yelahanka Assembly Constituency, inaugurated the exhibition halls and visited stalls showcasing various horticultural practices. In his address, he emphasised the need to retain agricultural practices amid growing urbanisation. He shared his personal involvement in agriculture, horticulture, and dairy farming, noting the health benefits of producing and consuming one's own food. He encouraged urban residents to grow vegetables at home and suggested that replacing screen time with planting efforts could yield community benefits. Actor and agri-entrepreneur Shashi Kumar, the chief guest, urged agriculture graduates to enter the field and treat agriculture as an enterprise. S. B. Dandin, former Vice Chancellor of UHS Bagalkot, highlighted the importance of soil fertility, water, and farmer knowledge. He encouraged youth to engage in agriculture and drive innovation. G. S. K. Swamy, Dean of the College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, presided over the event. Rajasab A. H., President of Karnataka Academy of Science and Technology, and G. K. Seetharam, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Farmer Producer Organisations, attended. The Plant Fair will continue till Sunday.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Young horticulture graduates told to update their skills
Director-General of the International Crop Research Institute of Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, Himanshu Pathak has urged young horticulture graduates to update their skills to face new challenges in farm sciences. 'As graduates who are ready to enter a world of opportunities remember that horticulture today goes beyond agriculture. It includes data science, artificial intelligence, climate resilience, food innovation and sustainable ecosystems. Whether your path is in research, agribusiness, urban agriculture or conservation, the skills you acquire here will serve you well. However, you should stay updated, learn new skills, acquaint yourselves with emerging fields and be ready to face new challenges,' he said in Bagalkot on Tuesday. He was delivering the convocation address at the University of Horticultural Sciences. 'As you know well, over 50% of the country's population is dependent on agriculture. There are vast opportunities in horticulture which farmers should utilise to improve their economic status. Horticulture can help them tide over the economic crisis they face. Horticulture can thus contribute to the overall economic growth of the country,' he said. 'Students should use their knowledge not only for personal success but also to uplift farmers, strengthen food systems and nourish and protect the environment,' he said. 'By 2025, horticulture crops in Karnataka are expected to be grown in 2.68 million hectares. This reflects a steady growth trend. Districts like Dharwad, Belagavi, Kolar, Vijayapura and Chikkamagaluru are known for mangoes, grapes, spices and vegetables. The Union and State governments have introduced several schemes for facilitating horticulture crops like the Integrated Horticulture Development Plan 2.0 and schemes by Mango Development Board. Farmers will also be given assistance in branding, marketing and export promotion,' he said. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said that horticulture crops not only improve the lives of rural people but also help boost the development of the country. 'Farmers can become economically strong in horticulture and agriculture with new technology and value addition,' he said. He said that it was a welcome sign to see women dominating the field of horticulture and agriculture. The Governor gave away medals and certificates to students. As many as 95 gold medals were awarded to 35 students. Students were given 508 (Hons), (Food Technology), 144 Horticulture degrees and 42 in nine departments during the 14th convocation of the university. Vice-Chancellor Vishnu Vardhan, Registrar Mahadev Muragi, MLC Hanumant Nirani, MLA Bhimsen Chimmankatti and members of the governing body were present along with students and parents.
