This farm is situated between Nadiad- Kapadvanj state highway. It is 2.0 km away from Mahudha taluka place. It is 1.0 km away from the village Mehamadavadana Muvada (Ramna Muvada). This farm is also connected with Nadiad-Modasa Railway line. The near Railway stop is Mahudha. This farm is 40 km away from the University head quarter Anand.

MANDATE OF FARM

The Khambholaj farm is located at Umreth-Vasad high way. It is 2 km away from Khambholaj village and 20 km away from Anand Agricultural University, Anand head quarter. Previously, this land was under the Gram Panchayat but now the AAU, Anand has taken the possession on February, 2009.The total area of this farm is 31.64 ha. The soil is sandy loam. The main Mahi Kadana Canal is passing nearby the farm and sub-minor canal is passing into the farm so there is good facility of irrigation. The quality of irrigation water is also good.

MANDATE OF FARM

AGRICULTURE RESEARCH STATION, NENPUR

The Nenpur farm is only 1.5 km away from Sansoli and it is between Nenpur village and Nenpur road-crossing. The Nenpur railway station is only 1.5 away from the site of the farm. The Jalaram temple is near to farm site. The farm is divided in 2 big parts each having about 15.0 ha land and other four small segments ranging from 1.0 ha to 2.2 ha. The total area of this farm is 40 ha.

MANDATE OF FARM

The land of Sansoli farm was Gauchar and it was under Gram Panchayat. The first the land was acquired from the mamlatdar, Mehmadavad through Collector, Kheda (Nadiad). Finally, this farm was handed over to the Anand Agricultural University in February, 2009.

1. Farmers of Agro-climatic zone-IV situation No.9 & 12 are advised not to grow custard apple in
heavy black soil having morum below plough layer and poor drainage. But, they can grow ber
(Gola) followed by caronda, guava, pomegranate and phalsa.
2. The farmers of North Gujarat Agro-climatic zone (AES-IX and XII) growing natural grass
(marvel grass) are advised to harvest the natural grass at the time of maturity and apply 60
Kg N/ha to obtain higher dry fodder yield as well as higher net realization.

Dr. Patel, P.C.
Research Scientist & Unit officer
Anand Agricultural University
N. C. Farm, Anand
At & Post. Khetiwadi, Dist.- Anand-388001
Ph.-02692-264212 (Office)
Mob.- 09909022116 (Office)
E-mail: pcpatel_2004@hotmail.com

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