BACKGROUND CALL FOR PAPERS SEMINAR VENUE The scientific papers for oral and poster presentation on any of ‘AGMET – 2020’ will be held at College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Agriculture is the themes listed above are invited for the seminar. Abstract typed in University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala. Thrissur is the cultural capital of one of the primary sources of livelihood and leads to income generation for MS Word not exceeding 500 words excluding the title, affiliation etc., typed Kerala and known for sacred sites and colorful festivals. Thrissur is well around 263 million or 22 per cent of the population. Moreover, agriculture is error free, single line spacing, 12 points in Times New Roman font must connected by air, rail and road. The Kochi International Airport (COK) is about responsible for the secondary livelihood source of around 70 percent of the be submitted to the Organising Secretary ‘AGMET - 2020’ through Email to 52 km and Thrissur railway station is about 12 km from the venue. population. To secure future of agriculture and to improve livelihood of half of [email protected] latest by Friday, the 20-September, 2019. India’s population, adequate attention needs to be given to improve the welfare Registration form and further details are available at the seminar website The normal weather during the National Seminar are:- maximum temperature of farmers and to raise agricultural income. www.agmet2020.in. (33.0 – 34.0 0C), minimum temperature (21.0– 22.0 0C), forenoon relative humidity (69.0 - 72.0 %), afternoon relative humidity (35.0–38.0 %), bright Agrometeorology by definition investigates adaptation strategies to REGISTRATION sunshine hours (8.0–9.0 hrs) and wind speed (8.0 – 9.0 km hr-1). weather and climate in raising crops, trees, livestock and fish. It studies Participants are requested to register themselves for participation in water, heat, air and related biomass development in the agricultural production the seminar on or before Wednesday, the 20 - November, 2019. Thereafter, a PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST environment, including disasters, and their socio-economic consequences late fee of - Rs. 750/- will be charged. The registration fee may be paid by for farmers as decision makers. This leads to agrometeorological services Cash/ Demand Draft/Pay Order. The fee may also be credited by ONLINE for response farming with irrigation scheduling, early warnings, microclimate transfer into the Bank Account given below : manipulation and the application of weather forecasts in a changing and ACCOUNT NAME : Association of Agrometeorologists Anand increasingly variable climate. Thrissur Chapter Enhancing resilience of agriculture to climate risk is of paramount ACCOUNT NUMBER : 38332643829 importance for protecting livelihoods of farmers. It is predicted that for every BANK NAME : SBI, KAU Campus Branch, Vellanikkara, two-degree rise in temperature, the agriculture GDP of India will reduce by five Thrissur Athirappally waterfalls Guruvayur temple Snehatheeram beach (61 km) (37 km) (34 km) percent. In this context the worst hit will be small-land holders and producers, IFS CODE : SBIN0070670 as their ability to cope with the speed and intensity of climate events, is an issue of concern. The need for a climate resilient approach to agriculture is critical The scanned copy of the duly filled and signed registration form and copy for India with 60 percent of Indian agriculture being rain fed and more than of demand draft/receipt of online payment may be sent by email to 80 percent farmers are small-land holders. In the context of climate change [email protected]. The original registration form may be produced and variability, farmers need to adapt quickly to enhance their resilience to at the time of seminar. increasing threats such as droughts, floods and other extreme climatic event in order to sustain crop yields and farm income. REGISTRATION FEE Punnathurkotta elephant ¾ Members/Faculties --- Rs. 3500/- Peechi dam (17 km) Vadakkumnathan temple sanctuary (39 km) (11 km) In this context, the Association of Agrometeorologists (AAM), Anand in ¾ Non-members (Industries/Others) --- Rs. 4500/- collaboration with Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur is organising ¾ PG Students with bonafide certificate --- Rs. 2000/- a National Seminar on ‘Agrometeorological interventions for enhancing ¾ Researchers with bonafide certificate --- Rs. 2500/- farmers’ income (AGMET-2020)’ during January 20-22, 2020 at College of ¾ Foreign nationals --- US $ 150 Horticulture, KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala. ¾ Accompanying person --- Rs. 4000/- BROAD THEMES OF THE SEMINAR IMPORTANT DATES Last Date for Abstract Submission --- September 20, 2019 1. Climate variability & change: projections, impact on agriculture and mitigation ¾ Last Date for Abstract Submission -- September 20, 2019 Alleppey backwaters Thekkady wild life Kovalam beach 2. Micrometeorological modifications for climate resilient farming ¾ Abstract Acceptance Communication --- October 20, 2019 (132 km) sanctuary (204 km) (292 km) ¾ Last Date for Registration (without late fee) --- November 20, 2019 3. Extreme weather events and its impact on agriculture ¾ Last Date for Accommodation Request --- December 20, 2019 ACCOMMODATION 4. Crop weather models for enhancing farmers’ income 5. Biotic and abiotic stress management for climate resilient farming INDUSTRY PRESENTATION & EXHIBITION Accommodation will be confirmed on first come first serve basis in the Kerala Agricultural University guest houses and hostels based on availability 6. Applications of remote sensing and GIS for enhancing crop production Special sessions are being organized to provide a platform for industry/ entrepreneurs to showcase their activities/initiatives/products. A and preferences will be given to students/research fellows at university 7. Crop-weather-pest-disease relationship and forewarning under changing climate presentation slot of 15-20 minute duration will be available for interested hostels. However due to limited accommodation facility within the campus, 8. Use of ITK and ICT tools for climate resilient farming industry/ entrepreneurs. Provision is also being made for vendors/ industries arrangement for stay of delegates may also be made in decent hotels. Kindly indicate your preference in the registration form to facilitate accordingly. 9. Forest resilience, biodiversity and climate change to exhibit their products and services as well. For detailed information contact: Dr. B. Ajithkumar, Organising Secretary, ‘AGMET – 2020’, contact details: Accommodation may be requested before December 20, 2019. Other details 10. Interventions to mitigate climate change on Livestock, Poultry and Fisheries +91 9847749670 (M), Email: [email protected]. are available in the seminar website. PATRONS LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Dr. R. Chandra Babu Dr. T. Mohapatra Chairpersons Dr. M. L. Jyothi, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, KAU, Thrissur DG, ICAR, New Delhi ADR, RARS, Pattambi, KAU Dr. Ashutosh Sharma Dr. M. Mohapatra Dr. P. Indira Devi, Director of Research, KAU Dr. Reena Mathew, Secretary, DST, New Delhi DG, IMD, New Delhi ADR, RARS, Kumarakom, KAU Dr. M. Rajeevan Dr. K. Sivan Dr. Jiju P. Alex, Dr. A. S. Anilkumar, Secretary, MoES, New Delhi Chairman, ISRO, Bengaluru Director of Extension, KAU ADR, RARS, Vellayani, KAU NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Co-Chairperson Dr. M. Asha Shankar, Dr. C. Narayanankutty, ADR (AR&T) & Farms, KAU Chairman Dr. V. U. M. Rao, Dr. R. K. Singh, Associate Dean, CoH, KAU Dr. Krishnakumary, ADR (Planning), KAU Dr. Vyas Pandey, FAAM, Hyderabad GBPUA&T, Pantnagar Members President, AAM Dr. Madhu Subramanian, Dr. Gouranga Kar, Dr. S. Panneerselvam, Dr. D. Girija, ADR (M&E), KAU FAAM, Bhubaneswar TNAU, Coimabatore Members Registrar, KAU Dr. K. E. Usha, Prof. Sandeep Verma, Dr. P. Vijaya Kumar, Dr. B. C. Sharma, Dr. A. Anil Kumar, Special Officer Secretary, SERB, New Delhi FAAM, Hyderabad SKUAST, Jammu Dean (Agriculture), KAU (Campus Development), KAU Dr. Bhoop Singh, Dr. A. S. Nain, Dr. Padmakar Tripathi, Dr. K. K. Sathian, Dr. Jayasree Krishnankutty, Adviser, DST, New Delhi FAAM, Pantnagar Faizabad Dean (Agricultural Engineering), KAU Public Relation Officer, KAU Dr. S. K. Bal, Dr. G. K. Das, Dr. K. Vidyasagaran, Dr. E. V. Anoop, Dr. Gopal Iyengar, Dean (Forestry), KAU Adviser, MoES, FAAM, Hyderabad IGKV, Raipur Prof., CoF, KAU New Delhi Dr. T. Pradeepkumar, Dr. V. Beena, Dr. S. K. Dash, Dr. N. S. Murty, Director of Planning, KAU President, IMS, Prof., KVASU Dr. Rathan U Kelkar IAS, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar Dr. T. I. Manoj, Director of Agriculture, New Delhi Dr. Girish Gopinath, Dr. M. B. Rajegowda, Director of Students Welfare, KAU Assoc. Prof., KUFOS Thiruvananthapuram Dr. J. D. Jadhav, UAS, Bengaluru Dr. M. R. Shylaja, Vice President, AAM Dr. B. Chakrapani, Dr. M. J. Chandre Gowda, Dr. D. Raji Reddy, Director of Academic & Assoc. Prof., CUSAT Director, ICAR-ATARI, Dr. A. K. Shrivastava, PJTSAU, Hyderabad PG Studies, KAU Dr. L. Girijadevi, Bengaluru Jt. Secretary, AAM Dr. G.S.L.H.V. Prasada Rao, Sri. V. S. Zakir Hussain, Prof., Ag. Met., KAU Dr. G. Ravindra Chary, Dr. B. I. Karande, Thrissur Comptroller, KAU Sri. P. K. Retheesh Director (Act.), ICAR-CRIDA, Treasurer, AAM Dr. A. V. R. Kesava Rao, Dr. A. Sakeer Husain, Assoc. Prof., Ag. Met., KAU Hyderabad Controller of Examinations, KAU Dr. N. Subash, ICRISAT, Hyderabad Dr. P. Lincy Davis, Dr. V. K. Dadhwal, AAM, Modipuram Dr. S. Gopakumar, Asst. Prof.,