Media Release

Puttur, Oct 30: The Post-Graduate department of Economics, St Philomena College here, recently organized a field study programme.

The students first visited ‘Pervaje Farms’ of Bantwal taluk. The proprietor, Ishwara Bhat gave a detailed explanation about the working of his dairy farm. He spoke about the different breeds, green fodder, dry fodder, pasture management, insemination, milking operation, marketing of milk, animal care, cow dung, gobar gas plants, etc. He also explained about his goat farm.

In order to acquire first hand information about the working of an industrial unit, the students visited an eco-friendly unit ‘Eco-Bliss’ (manufacturers and exporters of areca leaf bio plates) located at Balipaguli of Bantwal taluk. The proprietor, Rajaram C G gave details on the manufacture of varieties of biodegradable areca leaf plates, cups, bowls etc. He also spoke about purchase of areca leaves, creation of job opportunities, labour welfare measures, safety measures, marketing of the produce in various countries of the world etc.

In the afternoon, the students visited Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) Regional Station, Vittal. Scientist, Dr Nagaraja explained the various activities undertaken by the institute in order to develop appropriate production, protection and processing technologies for arecanut and cocoa. The students actively participated in an interaction on various issues related to agricultural activities.

This field study programme was found to be very helpful to the students of the department in gaining vast practical knowledge on agriculture and industry.

The coordinator, Prof Dinakara Rao, assistant professors, Sandhya H, Pradeep K S and B T Sowmya coordinated the study programme.