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Suma Nair

Publications (4)

Profile, Training Perceptions, and Business Constraints of DAESI-Trained Agricultural Input Dealers in Thrissur, Kerala, India

Arathy Balakrishnan & Suma Nair · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2026

Background: Agricultural input dealers serve as accessible sources of farm information and advisory support, complementing formal agricultural extension services. However, limitations in their technical knowledge highlight the need for structured capacity-building programmes such...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2026/v44i82997

Effects of Operational Parameters on Spray Discharge in Agricultural Drone Applications

Aveen Ragh, Suma Nair & Vaisakh Venu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The effects of key operational parameters such as nozzle type, spraying height and operating pressure on the spray discharge characteristics of agricultural drones are evaluated in this study, to obtain the optimal operational parameters for drone spraying operations. The study w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42952

Comparative Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Properties in the Radial Positions of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Timber

K. Fairoosa & Suma Nair · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

This study evaluated the variation of the physical and mechanical properties within coconut timber's radial position (dermal, sub-dermal, core). Properties were studied on the 55-year-old coconut palm from KAU coconut farm Vellanikkara, in Thrissur, district Kerala. The density o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i2331565

Design, Fabrication, and Evaluation of a Cow Dung Dewatering Machine for Small Farms

Sunil V G, Er Sooraj V, Suma Nair, Asish Benny & Sanchu Sukumaran · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Smallholder dairy farms face persistent challenges in managing high-moisture cow dung, which hampers its reuse in composting, biogas generation, and nutrient recycling. This study presents the design and development of a screw press-based cow dung dewatering machine tailored for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83369