The Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer suggested the Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) prepare an action plan to spread millets cultivation in the State and also to develop millet villages and zones in various districts in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture.
Participating in the 55 th convocation of the University held on the Agricultural College campus in Bapatla on Monday, the Governor and the Chancellor of the University said, “The University made significant contributions in terms of release of improved crop varieties and introduction of new technologies, techniques for comprehensive crop production. The adoption of crop varieties and technologies of this University by farmers has resulted in significant growth in the agricultural economy of the State”.
During the year 2021-22, eight crop varieties were developed by this University— four rice, one Bengal gram, one horse gram and three cotton. They were released at the national level, in addition to the 17 improved varieties of other crops.
