Lokmangal College Of Agriculture | HigherEducationReview

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Indian agriculture sector is facing challenges amid rapid climate change, persistent droughts, and soil degradation, which threaten food security for a population exceeding 1.4 billion. More than half of the fertile land suffers water shortage, and innovative methods are required to counter the resistance of pests and standstill of production. At the same time, the industry is experiencing a strong market growth that is estimated to reach 580 billion by 2028 due to the innovations in modified crops, precision agriculture, and sustainable farming. Lokmangal College of Agriculture addresses these challenges by equipping its students with cutting edge knowledge in crop production, irrigation management, crop protection, pre and post-harvest management, dairy and livestock management. Under the dynamic guidance of Subhash Gopal Deshmukh, the college was established in 2008 and began its operations as a constituent institution of Shriram Gramin Sanshodhan VA Vikas Pratishthan...

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