Teaching :
Teaching for developing human resources, undertaking research in the field of Agricultural Meteorology
Research :
To study the agricultural climate in relation to crop planning and assessment of crop production potentials in different agroclimatic regions. To establish crop-weather relationships for the major rainfed and irrigated crops in different agroclimatic regions. To evaluate the different techniques of modification of crop microclimate for improving the water use efficiency and productivity of crops. To study the influence of weather on the incidence and spread of pests and diseases of field crops.
Extension :
Formulation and dissemination of real time out reach of weather based agri-advisory to the farmers with ultimate aim to increase agricultural production with efficient use of climatic resources through modification of crop/orchard micro-climatic conditions. To prepare weather based agri-advisory bulletins and real time dissemination to the farmers of the different districts of Jammu region. Conducting of Farmer Awareness Programme on climate change and its impact On Agriculture. Organization of Field visit, Farmer training Programme, Stake holder meetings and demonstration of meteorological equipments to students, farmers and line department.
The flagship areas:
- Agroclimatic Characterization
- Crop-weather Relationships and Crop-weather Modeling
- Weather Effects on Pests and Diseases
- Agromet Advisory Services
| Name of Project | Principal. Investigator | Agency | Duration | Document |
| All India Coordinated Research Project on Agrometeorology (AICRPAM) | Dr.Mahender Singh | ICAR, CRIDA, Hyderabad | Long Term | Download |
| GRAMIN Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS), AMFU, Chatha, Jammu | Dr.Mahender Singh | IMD, GKMS, New Delhi | Long Term | Download |
| National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA-AICRPAM) | Dr.Mahender Singh | ICAR, CRIDA, Hyderabad | Yearly basis | Download |
| Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agrometeorology and Land based observations (FASAL). | Dr.Mahender Singh | IMD, New Delhi | Yearly basis | Download |
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Name : | Dr.Mahender Singh |
| Designation : | Professor & Incharge | |
| Area of Specialization : | Agricultural Meteorology | |
| E mail : | drmahendersinghg@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419101476 | |
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Name : | Dr.Veena Sharma |
| Designation : | Technical Officer | |
| Area of Specialization : | Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | |
| E mail : | Veena_sharma29@rediffmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419125127 | |
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Document : FARMERSʹ AWARENESS PROGRAMS ON CLIMATE CHANGE (Click to View)
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