Visit of B Sc Agri students to Markfed Canneries, Adampur, on 15th April, 2026

On 15/04/206, the final year students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, participated in an educational exposure visit to Markfed Canneries located at Adampur Road, near Lally Farms, Chuharwali village, Jalandhar, Punjab, to gain practical knowledge of agro-processing and value addition under the supervision of Dr. Rashika Mahajan and Dr. Priti Singh. The visit aimed to familiarize students with post-harvest management and the role of processing in reducing losses and enhancing farmers’ income. During the visit, students observed various stages of fruit and vegetable processing, including sorting, grading, washing, peeling, pulping, canning, and preservation. They were introduced to modern machinery, quality control measures, hygiene standards, and packaging techniques followed in the industry.

Students also interacted with technical experts, who explained processing protocols, product diversification, storage methods, and marketing strategies. The visit provided valuable exposure to agribusiness operations and highlighted employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the food processing sector. Overall, it was an enriching experience that strengthened their practical understanding of agricultural extension and value addition.