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Canning of drum stick (moringa) |
Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore - 641 003 |
Packaging of tomato in corrugated carton box |
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RESEARCH This department carries out research work with the financial assistance obtained from various government and non-government sources, besides the International and Private agencies. The ongoing research programmes with the financial assistance from various agencies are:
The following 40 agricultural processing gadgets / technologies have been
developed by this department. These gadgets and technologies are popular
among the farmers and entrepreneurs.
Agricultural
processing Implements / Technologies released (Click
Here to View Agricultural Engineering Technology Catalogue CD)
A technology for the production of Ready to Cook Mix from pearl millet (cumbu) has bene developed and commercialsed. Current areas of research
The
current areas of research are i) Minimal processing of fruits and vegetables ii) Storage of idli batter iii) Ready to eat flakes from minor millets iv) Development of Mango destoner and utilisation of mango stone kernel v) Canning of mushroom vi) Pearling of minor millets vii) Nano encapsulation technology Thrust areas The activities of this department are planned with
the following thrust areas. v
To develop
suitable technologies for the value addition of farm produces and also for
the utilization of the agricultural wastes. v
To develop
improved gadgets to reduce drudgery to the farm workers and improve
efficiency of working by the farm workers. v
To create and
extend the facilities of product testing and certification to the
entrepreneurs. v
Transfer of
proven technologies to the entrepreneurs, farmers, etc, by conducting
demonstrations, trainings, etc. and act as a technology incubator. v To conduct training programmes to the entrepreneurs and exporters on GMP, HACCP, Hygiene, etc. to achieve export competitiveness.
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