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In a heartwarming initiative to support young parents, the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, has established a crèche on its campus. This thoughtful facility enables parents to work with peace of mind, knowing their children are well cared for and close by.

Catering to pre-schoolers aged two years and above, the crèche introduces the children to a world of fun, creativity, games, and social interaction. The initiative reflects the commitment of the college to fostering a supportive environment for its staff and students with young families.

Katakam Rupini Krishna, a PhD student in nematology at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), has been awarded the Best Oral Presentation at the 2nd International Agriculture Conference on Natural Farming Innovations held from November 3-5, 2024, at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. The award was based on her thesis work conducted at Kerala Agricultural University's Vellayani campus, focusing on the biomanagement of the root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and wilt fungus (Fusarium oxysporum) disease complex in vegetable cowpea.

Shalu Saseendran, a 2019 Batch student from the B.Sc.- M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology program, received the Best Oral Presentation award at the International Conference on Advancements and Innovations in Phytochemistry, Nutraceuticals, and Functional Foods, hosted by the Kerala Academy of Sciences. Her research, titled "Antiangiogenic and Cytotoxic Activity of Pogostemon quadrifolius (Benth.) Leaf Extract Against Lung and Breast Cancer Cell Lines," was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sindura K. P., with advisory support from Dr. Soni K. B., Dr. Swapna Alex, and Dr.