The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established at Sri Mekapati Goutham Reddy (SMGR) Agricultural College, Udayagiri, SPSR Nellore District in the academic year 2022-23. Since its commencement, the department is actively involved in imparting quality technical education to students in the department of agricultural engineering to conduct research and provide training to farmers in areas such as farm machinery, irrigation, drainage techniques, soil and water conservation practices, renewable energy, and post-harvest technology. The department aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership among students and farmers, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of agriculture.

Head of the Department

U.G. Courses

As per the Vth Deans Committee

AENG 151 – Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (1+1): Focuses on soil erosion management, water conservation, watershed management, and design of conservation structures.

AENG 251 – Farm Machinery and Power (1+1): Covers agricultural machinery selection, operation, maintenance, tractors, power sources, hydraulics, and energy efficiency.

AENG 252 – Renewable Energy and Green Technology (1+1): Focuses on solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and bioenergy systems, green technologies, and sustainable practices.

AENG 351 – Protected Cultivation and Post Harvest Technologies (1+1): Teaches greenhouse technology, fertigation, climate control, pest management, post-harvest processing, and value addition.

As per the VIth Deans Committee

AENG 251 – Farm Machinery and Power (1+1): Covers agricultural machinery selection, operation, maintenance, tractors, power sources, hydraulics, and energy efficiency.

AENG 252 – Renewable Energy and Green Technology (1+1): Focuses on solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and bio-energy systems, green technologies, and sustainable practices.

SEC VI – Post Harvest Process Technology (0+2): Focuses on preserving the quality and extending the usability of agricultural products after they have been harvested.

SEC XIII – Food Processing (0+2): It aims to convert raw food ingredients into consumable food through various physical and chemical processes.

ELCT 451 – Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3+1): Focuses on soil erosion management, water conservation, watershed management, and design of conservation structures.