Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Thrissur

Thrissur District has a significant place in the Agricultural map of Kerala due to the presence of Kerala Agricultural University, traditional kole lands of rice cultivation, presence of numerous nurseries. Chengalikodan Nendran a banana variety is originated and cultivated in Thalappilly taluk of Thrissur district. The variety has got global recognition by receiving geographical indication registration from geographical indication registry. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Thrissur address the field level issues in relation with technology transform in the district. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Thrissur, the Farm Science Centre was established in the year 2004 as centre for technology backstopping to the farmers in the district. KVK Thrissur is hosted by Kerala Agricultural University. The Centre act as a linkage system with University, ICAR and the line departments. The Centre aims at Assessment of locations specific technology modules in agriculture and allied enterprises through on farm trials and demonstrations.

Mandate of KVK

 The mandate of KVK is Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development to implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for KVK

1. On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.

2. Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.

3. Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.

4. To work as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of the district.

5. Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers In addition.

KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make it available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.

Date of Establishment:

2004