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The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University will set up a food processing research and training institute in Sivagangai district, according to a State Government press release. The Government has allocated Rs 49.32 lakh for building and equipments for the institute to come up at the University’s research centre for rainfed crops. Processing will add value to agricultural commodities, increase shelf life of food products and augment income for farmers and entrepreneurs. The institute will provide training in grading and processing of fruits and vegetables, recycle agricultural waste to make products such as animal feed and fuel. The institute will train and provide consultancy services to farmers, entrepreneurs, self-help groups and school drop outs.
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