Agriculture Sciences

About Amrita School of Agriculture Sciences

Contrary to the conventional teaching and research in the field of agriculture sciences, In Amrita, students get advanced training in the field of agriculture science through integrating technological advancements. The curriculum is designed through a multidisciplinary approach aligned with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Expertise avaialbale at the national and international level will be involved in all spheres of the programme.

Our Mission

To provide value - based education and mould the character of younger generation through a system of wholesome learning so that their earnest endeavour to achieve progress and prosperity in life, is matched by an ardent desire to extend selfless service to the society, one complementing the other.

Our Vision

We envision a world endowed with the wealth of knowledge and the strength of discrimination.

We envision a system, which is healthy breeding ground for the sprouting, culturing and dissemination of the whole gamut of knowledge in a wholesome and holistic manner for the well-being of humankind.

We envision a human being empowered with wholesome knowledge, which makes one an enabler and facilitator in the deep search and striving of every human being for that knowledge.

We envision a system where in there is a great interplay and exchange of ideas, thoughts, feelings and actions, which develop people empowered with noble character and wholesome values. They go out into fields of action to build a world of love, harmony, peace and knowledge. They follow the path of 'Dharma' and give a clear direction in every thought and human endeavour.

Director's Message

Dr. Sudheesh Manalil, PhD (UWA, Australia)
Professor and Head, Amrita School of Agriculture
Honorary Associate Professor, University of Queensland
Adjunct Lecturer, The University of Western Australia
Editor, Weed Biology and Management (WSS Japan)

What is the specialty of Agriculture course in Amrita?

Contrary to the conventional teaching and research in the field of agriculture sciences, In Amrita, students get advanced training in the field of agriculture science through integrating technological advancements. The curriculum is designed through a multidisciplinary approach aligned with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Expertise available at the national and international level will be involved in all spheres of the programme.

Programs Offered

The School of Agriculture Sciences offers an undergraduate program in agriculture sciences, B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.

The curriculum is designed through a multidisciplinary approach aligned with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

What International Experts in Agriculture Say

Quality of agriculture research and education has a direct correlation with a healthy environment and our sustainable future. I am very happy to see Amrita University is starting education and research in the field of agriculture sciences. I hope there will be opportunity to develop collaborative projects and exchange of students. I wish all success to Amrita School of Agriculture Sciences.

Michael Renton, Dr, BA W.Aust. | CertAppLang TAFE | GradDipEd E.Cowan | PhD Qld | The University Of Western Australia.

"I am extremely happy to note that Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has already acquired the status of a leading academic and research institute of India with proven excellence in the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Biosciences and Business Management. It is an absolute pleasure to realise that Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is starting its research and academic programmes in the field of Agricultural Sciences. "Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences", which will be located at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, will enable the excellent research in tropical and dry land agriculture of the region. Addition of this agriculture course will allow pursuing relevant issues through a multidisciplinary approach. Western Triangle Agricultural Research Centre of the Montana State University-Bozeman is one of the leading research institutes of USA. We look forward having meaningful multilateral collaboration and student exchange in the field of agriculture science with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. I wish all success to Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences."

S. Gadi V. Reddy, Professor of Entomology/ Ecology, Montana State University- Boseman| Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center | Conrad, USA

Amrita is a leading educational institution in India and it is great to see their investment in agricultural education for training skilled agricultural workforce in order to feed the growing world population. I wish them all the best on this noble endeavour.

Muthu Bagavathiannan, Assistant Professor (Weed Science) | Texas A&M University, Texas, USA

"We are facing a future in which we will be facing significant headwinds in the form of a rapidly increasing population (projected to exceed 10 billion globally by 2060, with India as its most populous nation by 2025) and a changing climate that will challenge our abilities to meet the food and fibre needs of this growing population. Navigating this future will require a broad and deep understanding of natural systems to enable sustainable agricultural practices that not only meets the needs of humans, but also ensures this does not come at the expense of biodiversity and natural systems. I wish Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham well, as it embarks on an expansion of its educational and research mission into agricultural sciences."
[Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO (Australia) and is working on sustainable methods of weed management, including biological control and integrated weed management in agricultural and natural systems. An ecologist and entomologist by training, his interests are in bridging disciplines to address contemporary and emerging challenges in natural resource management]

S. Raghu, Ph. D. Team Leader | CSIRO Health & Biosecurity, Brisbane, QLD

Agriculture underpins every aspect of our society from our environment to our health. I am very pleased to see Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s prestige being channelled into the critical area of teaching and research in agriculture. I hope we have the opportunity to develop projects together and exchange students from your new courses in the future. I wish you great success with the new venture.

Dr John Hammond, Research Division Lead – Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | University of Reading

I would like to wish you and your team all success in your endeavours at the Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences. I hope that once you are established, we have the opportunity to work together in collaborative projects that help to solve important problems facing modern agriculture. I look forward to discussing those opportunities when next we meet.

Michael Bell, Professor of Tropical Agronomy | The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD.

Agriculture will be increasingly important in the future with a growing population on earth and less land available. I have collaborated with Professor Sudheesh Manalil, and I am very delighted to see that Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has a programme in this important field of teaching and research in agriculture. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a leading Institution, and I envisage that we will have opportunity to collaborate on projects together and exchange students with Aarhus University. I wish you all the best with the new initiative.

Dennis Konnerup, Ph.D, Assistant Professor | Aarhus University, Denmark.