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Inauguration of KIAAR new administrative building on 5th August 2022 August 05 , 2022
KIAAR new administrative building was inaugurated by Hon. MLA Shri Siddu Savadi , Shri. Samir Somaiya and Dr. Larry Walker. More than 100 farmers were present in the gathering to celebrate the 50 fruitful years of registration of KIAAR. Vice chancellor of SVU, Mumbai and UHS Bagalkot delivered the speech to utilize the services of KIAAR for the benefit of farmers. Hon. Siddu Savadi and CMD Shri.Samir Somaiya also addressed the gathering and presented their views on sugarcane cultivation and GBL-KIAAR participatory programmes for the betterment of farmers.
Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) 4th August, 2022 August 04 , 2022
The meeting was conducted to present the progress of research and future proposals for scientific advancements, collaborations along with other activities of KIAAR for transfer of new technologies to the farmers. All the members actively participated and suggested new ideas for improved crop productivity and sustainability. Development activities of KIAAR along with Budget work also discussed and approved for further implementation
Research Advisory Committee Meeting, held on 9 th June 2022 June 09 , 2022
The meeting was held to review the progress of research and formulate new research proposals to improve the productivity of sugarcane and restore the soil fertility. All the scientists presented the results of concluded experiments along with ongoing trails and new research proposals for suggestions and approval.
Workshop on ‘Climate Smart Precision Farming for Sustainable Development and Augmenting Farmers’ Income, organized on 28-30 th March 2022 March 28 , 2022
Twenty-five faculty members from S K Somaiya College of Science and Commerce participated in the workshop. Workshop was scheduled with presentations of scientists of KIAAR and field visits to observe research trails and discuss about the emerging issues pertaining to climate resilient sustainable agriculture and soil health. It was an ideal platform to formulate new proposals for collaborative research among the staff of SVU and KIAAR in addition to opportunities for students to work at both the institutions.
Workshop on ‘Climate Smart Precision Farming for Sustainable Development and Augmenting Farmers’ Income’ organized on 8-10 th March 2022 March 08 , 2022
Twenty-three faculty members of Somaiya Vidyavihar University including Deans, HOIs and Professors of different colleges participated in the workshop. First day of the workshop was started with KIAARS farms’ field visit followed by visit to organic farm and organic jaggery production unit. Workshop was inaugurated by Hon.CMD Shri. Samir Somaiya followed by presentations, discussions and research proposal formulations to discuss about the emerging trend to address the climate resilient agriculture and microbial solutions to sustain the soil health and productivity
International Patent July 28 , 2021
The Australian government has granted the innovation patent on "A SYSTEM FOR WATER STRESS IDENTIFICATION IN CROPS AND METHOD THERE OF".
Chairman and Mrs.Amrita Somaiya visited KIAAR February 15 , 2021
Chairman and Mrs.Amrita Somaiya visited KIAAR on 15th February 2021
Bhumi pooja for KIAAR January 22 , 2021
Bhumi pooja for KIAAR new building and NABARD Inauguration Program on 22nd January 2021 by Shri.Samir Somaiya(Chairman).
Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) October 29 , 2020
Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of K. J Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research was held on 29th October 2020.
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) October 17 , 2020
K. J Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research is now a centre for online outreach programme of Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun.
Governing Council (GC) September 30 , 2020
Governing Council (GC) meeting of K. J Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research was held on 30th September, 2020
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) December 23 , 2019
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of K. J Somaiya Institute of Applied Agricultural Research was held on 23rd December, 2019.