Facilities

During the Rabi and summer seasons, apart from the orchard area, the remaining cultivable land is utilized for research and demonstration activities on a variety of crops, including vegetables, floricultural crops, oilseeds, pulses and other regionally important crops. During the Kharif season, research efforts are primarily focused on rice cultivation, considering its significance in the Konkan region.

The field trials and experimental activities are conducted by the staff of the Aspee Agricultural Research and Development Foundation. These research programmes are scientifically designed, monitored, and supervised by the faculty members of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth. The collaborative research undertaken during both Kharif and Rabi seasons aims to evaluate improved production technologies, crop varieties, and sustainable farming practices and the advancement of agricultural science.

Students from Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (M.S) and Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat also conduct post graduate research at the Tansa Farm by staying at the Farm. There is a student dormitory at the farm.

Also, postgraduate students in the Agricultural Engineering faculty from other state agricultural universities are provided with facilities for postgraduate research work in Agricultural Engineering. This involves designing, fabricating and field testing of crop protection appliances.

To cater to the ever-increasing needs of farmers, aspiring students, agricultural professionals and the research community, the ASPEE Foundation established a well-equipped Training Centre integrated with a modern Guest House facility. The Centre serves as a platform for capacity building, knowledge dissemination, skill development, and the exchange of innovative ideas in the field of agriculture and allied sciences. It provides a comfortable and conducive environment for organizing training programmes, workshops, seminars, conferences, and interactive sessions.

The facility includes a spacious meeting hall and a fully equipped conference room fitted with modern audio-visual systems, multimedia projectors, video presentation facilities, slide-screen systems, and other communication aids. These amenities enable the effective conduct of academic, technical, and professional events, fostering collaboration among farmers, students, scientists, extension workers, and industry stakeholders. The Guest House further supports participants and visiting experts by providing convenient accommodation during training programmes and meetings, thereby enhancing the overall learning and networking experience.

The ASPEE Foundation Farm office with attached Library, Laboratory, Soil Testing facilities