07-07-2026- INVITED TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE- ITS IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SAFETY

Invited Talk on “Climate Change: Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security” – July 7, 2026

Vijayawada, July 7, 2026: The Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, organized an Invited Talk on “Climate Change: Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security” to enhance students’ understanding of climate-driven impacts on agricultural productivity and food systems.

Rev. Fr. Dr. S. Melchior, SJ, Principal, delivered the Welcome Address. Dr. M. Raveendra Reddy, Senior Scientist and Head, Agricultural Research Station, delivered the keynote lecture, focusing on climate variability, crop productivity, food security, climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable farming practices.

Sri D. Venkateswara Rao, Project Director, Indian Pollution Control Association, addressed the participants on plastic recycling technologies, waste-management strategies and environmental protection.

The programme was attended by Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Vice Principal; Dr. T. Rose Mary, Head, Department of Botany; Ms. S. Sailaja; Dr. G. Ramesh, faculty members and students of the Biological Sciences departments. The interactive programme provided valuable scientific insights into climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and environmental management.