University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya

At University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya (UAS Mandya), we embrace the power of knowledge, regional empowerment, and sustainable farming. Rooted in the rich agricultural legacy of the Old Mysuru region, our university aims to be the catalyst for a new era of innovation and growth in agri-education.

Founded as the historic College of Agriculture at V.C. Farm in 1991, UAS Mandya has been nurturing agricultural talent for over three decades—offering B.Sc. (Agri.), diploma, and extension-focused programs to uplift our rural youth.

In early 2025, the Karnataka State Cabinet formally approved the establishment of the new agricultural university at the V.C. Farm campus—marking a long-awaited step toward regional agricultural advancement. Envisioned on the model of Shivamogga University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, UAS Mandya will unite the College of Agriculture (Mandya), College of Agriculture (Hassan), College of Agriculture (Chamarajanagar), College of Forestry (Ponnampet), and the College of Horticultural Sciences (Mysuru) under its banner. Its jurisdiction will cover the districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu

Vishweshwaraiah Canal (V.C) Farm Mandya-Melkote, Road, Mandya, Karnataka 571405
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AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION, PONNAMPET

Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Ponnampet is situated in the midst of world heritage Western Ghats of Kodagu District which falls under Malnad (hilly) region with tropical climate and belongs to 9th Agro Climatic Zone. The important crops grown in the district are Coffee, Black Pepper, Arecanut, Paddy, Ginger and Maize. The research station was established in the year 1951 and it is tranfered to University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya in the year 2025. It is located at a distance of 6 kms from Gonikoppal of Kodagu District and 96 kms from Mysore. The station is situated at 867 M above MSL with latitude of 12°29´ N and Longitude of 75°56´ E. The soil ranges from sandy loam to red loam with acidic pH ranging from 4.5 - 6.5. The total area of the station is 23.88 ha. wherein, cultivated area is 9.77 ha. The station receives an average rainfall of 2200 mm with an average of about 118 rainy days of which about 60-70% is received between June and August.

AHRS, Ponnampet is recognized as an international centre (hot spot) for screening rice germplasms against blast disease, because it has favourable weather conditions for development of the disease. The station has an active AICRP on Rice centre which started during 1965 for screening of leaf blast, neck blast and brown leaf spot. Every year thousands of rice accessions from across India are screened and identifying the elite germplasms which are used for future breeding programme against disease resistance. Apart from screening against diseases, breeding trials are also conducted under Initial Variety Trial and Advanced Variety Trials for different traits.

Mandate of the station

Screening and developing blast tolerant paddy varieties.

Integrated management of pest and diseases of paddy.

Developing Piggery, dairy, vermicompost unit and fish production in integrated farming systems.

Undertake breeder, foundation and certified seed production through participatory approaches.

AICRP schemes in the station

AICRP on Rice

Contact:

Dr. Prashantha C
Assistant Professor (Entomology) &
Head and Drawing Officer

Postal Address: Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station
Ponnampet, Kodagu– 571216, Karnataka

Email: fsponnampet@uahs.edu.in, prashanthac@uahs.edu.in
Phone No.: 08274-201060 M: +91-7892593258