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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Vermi Compost Unit

Year of Establishment: November 2006

Funding Agency: University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

About the Unit/ Centre

The vermicompost production unit at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, V.C. Farm, Mandya operates as advance model for recycling agricultural residues into high value organic inputs. It is managed under revolving fund by Farm section. It serves as a core facility for academic research, practical student training and agricultural extension services. The units specializes large scale bio-waste conversion, vermicompost production and earthworm multiplication.

Mandates

Earthworm distribution: The unit is a primary regional source for supplying starter earthworm cultures to local farmers entrepreneurs and various state agricultural departments.
Commercial vermicompost production: High quality, nutrient rich vermicompost is produced and utilized internally for university research plots, nursery seedlings production and also sold to local farmers.
Training and Extension: The unit is regularly host skill development programmes and advisory sessions on vermicomposting as a profitable agri business enterprise for rural youth.

Contact

Name and Designation

Dr. P. Thimmegowda
Senior Farm Superintendent

Postal Address

Zonal Agricultural Research Station,
V.C. Farm, Mandya

Email ID:
sfsmandya@gmail.com
thimmegowdap@gmail.com

Tel. No./M: 9972067066