Exposure Visits
Embark on a journey of practical learning and discovery with our exposure visits programme. At DBCA, we enrich academic experiences by providing students with hands-on opportunities beyond the classroom, connecting agricultural theory with field-level practice, research and community engagement.
About the Programme
Exposure visits are an important part of agricultural education at DBCA. Students observe agricultural technologies and institutional activities, interact with scientists and field professionals, and gain practical insights into crop production, research, extension, food processing and allied sectors.
The programme includes visits to Krishi Vigyan Kendras, agricultural universities, research institutes, industries, farms and non-governmental organisations. The destinations and academic focus vary by batch and course requirements.
Exposure Visit Gallery
Glimpses of students’ field exposure and practical learning activities.
Batch-wise Exposure Visits
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2022 Batch — Educational Tour 2024II Year · III Semester · 19–25 February 2024
Places and institutions visited
Oilseed Research Station — oilseed varieties, seed production and research activities.
Sugarcane Research Station — sugarcane varieties, crop management, pests and diseases.
Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute — rice varieties, seed production and crop management.
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-T) — food processing and value addition.
National Pulses Research Centre — pulse crop improvement, seed production and crop protection.
Agricultural College and Research Institute — integrated farming systems and crop research.
Horticulture Research Station and soil-profile observation — hill horticulture and soil horizons.
Horticulture College and Research Institute and a modern horticulture farm — vegetable research and production.
The itinerary included an educational visit to the Kanyakumari area.
Accompanying faculty recorded in the report
- Mr. G. Mohanraj — Assistant Professor (Agronomy)
- Ms. R. Shabithadevi — Assistant Professor (Environmental Science)
- Dr. P. Ramamoorthy — Assistant Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry)
- Ms. J. Jeevamathi — Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economics)
2023 Batch — Educational Tour 2023I Year · II Semester · 26–29 July 2023
Places and institutions visited
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), university library, TNAU Press, educational media and communication facilities, food-processing and quality-control facilities, and insect museum.
Horticultural farm and field exposure.
Pomological Research Station and Sims’ Park.
Soil and water conservation facilities, agrometeorology centre, tea factory, Raj Bhawan Garden, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Horticultural Research Station and Karnataka Park.
Accompanying faculty recorded in the report
- Mr. S. K. Mohamed Yaseen — Assistant Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
- Dr. C. Thatchinamoorthy — Assistant Professor (Agricultural Extension)
- Ms. T. Glory Thanushya — Assistant Professor (Horticulture)
- Ms. T. Vigneshwari — Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)
2023 Batch — Practical Exposure Visit 202418–22 June 2024 · Five-day programme
Places and institutions visited
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) — agricultural extension and farmer-oriented activities.
District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Joint Director of Agriculture office and IRCDS NGO.
TNAU Community Radio Station, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Educational Media Centre and Post Harvest Technology Centre.
Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB).
Horticultural Research Station, Kallar, and horticultural farm at Burliyar.
Pomological Research Station, UPASI and Sims’ Park.
Botanical Garden, Horticultural Research Station–Wood House Farm at Doddabetta and Doddabetta viewpoint.
Forest College and Research Institute (FC&RI).
The supplied itinerary does not state a confirmed student total or complete accompanying staff list.
2024 Batch — AGR 202 Study Tour 2025Report title: “LORDRICKERZ 2K24” · Visits recorded from 3 November 2025
Places and institutions visited
Oilseed Research Station — groundnut, sesame, castor and other oilseed research, biofertilizers and crop protection.
Sugarcane Research Station — varieties, nutrient and water management, pests and diseases.
Tapioca and Castor Research Station — crop varieties, cultivation techniques and pest management.
National Pulses Research Centre — pulse varieties, seed production, germination and crop protection.
Dryland Agriculture Research Station — drought mitigation, moisture conservation and rainfed farming.
Centre of Excellence for Vegetable Crops — protected cultivation, grafting, fertigation and seedling production.
Horticulture Research Station — hill banana and hill horticultural crops.
Coffee Board research facility — coffee varieties, cultivation, pests and diseases.
Horticulture Research Station — temperate fruits, hill crops and aromatic plants.
The report’s batch label and full itinerary should be checked against the original document before publication. The visit dates extracted from the report begin on 3 November 2025.
Learning Through Field Experience
Exposure visits help DBCA students connect academic knowledge with real agricultural practices, observe research and extension activities, and broaden their understanding of the diverse opportunities within agriculture and allied sectors.