ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal is a peripheral unit of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai with funding of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi functioning since 13.10.2004. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal, is a centre for transfer of technologies from lab to various groups like Farming Community, Self Help Groups, Rural Youths, Extension Personnel etc., through organizing various events like Trainings, On Farm Testing, Front Line Demonstrations and Advisory services regularly. To impart the scientific skills and knowledge among the farm women, farmers & physically challenged people and to adopt the scientific technologies in their farms, KVK has conducted various training programmes, awareness campaigns, exhibitions, demonstrations, field days and camps during the period in the following the subjects as follows
Animal Science
Agriculture
Horticulture
Agricultural Entomology
Soil Science
Fisheries
Vision
Science and technology-led growth leading to enhance the productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture.
Mission
Farmers – centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystems perspective
Activities
Mandate
Technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development.
On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems
Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields
Organized need based training to farmers and extension personnel
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
Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers
Organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK
Technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock) and make it available to farmers
Schemes
National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
Public private partnerships mode for fodder seeds (PPP fodder)
Public private partnerships mode for fruit saplings (PPP fruit saplings)
Cluster front line demonstration under National food security mission on pulses (NFSM)
Tribal sub plan at Kollihills
DIVISION OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Animal husbandry section has strong intention to popularise innovative cost effective technologies for livestock farmers of Namakkal district, promoting integrated farming system and encouraging value addition of livestock farm produce.
Need based training programmes conducted
Profitable dairy farming
Small ruminant farming
Desi chicken rearing
Japanese quail farming
Rabbit farming
White pig farming
Low cost concentrate feed preparation
Mixed fodder cultivation and Hydroponic fodder production methods to livestock
Nutrition and Breeding management in livestock
Value addition of livestock products
Training programmes of innovative technologies conducted
Oestrous synchronisation techniques
Importance of Mixed Fodder production and preservation methods for profitable livestok farming
Hydrophonics as drought mitigation strategy in fodder production
Low cost concentrate preparation
Poultry farmer
Piggery farmer
Specialized KVK for Small Holder livestock and Poultry farming
KVK Namakkal was selected as Specialized KVK for Small Holder livestock and Poultry farming by ICAR and allotted with the budget outlay of 15 lakhs and under this, one fish cum duck pond as integrated farming was created in the KVK premises, one bore well was digged for water recharge and diagnostic lab yet to be constructed (7.5 lakhs) and purchased farm and lab equipment (7.5 lakhs) to exhibit innovative technologies in livestock farming and farm mechanisation to equip small holder farmer in the current era.
Village Adoption Programme
Under Village adoption programme, Anniyapuram and Peramandampalayam villages were selected and activities being carried out for interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach for holistic development of the villages, Special activities in Tribal sub plan at Kollihills.
DIVISION OF AGRONOMY
Agronomy division deals with crop production technologies for Paddy, Sorghum, Maize, Minor millets, Pulses, Oilseeds and fodder crops, integrated farming system, organic agriculture, organic manures and certification etc to the farming community
Need based training programmes conducted
Integrated crop management in Millets and Minor millets in Maize
Integrated crop management in Pulses
Integrated crop management in Groundnut & Castor crop
SRI Technology in Paddy
SSI Technology in Sugarcane
Integrated farming system for different ecosystem in Namakkal district
Organic Agriculture, Natural farming
Green fodder and fodder seed production technology
Hydroponic fodder production technology
Tree cultivation under wasteland
Vermicompost production technology
Training programmes of innovative technologies conducted
Seed production techniques in cereals and pulses crops
Seed production technology for groundnut crop
Drought mitigation practices in agricultural crops
Integrated farming system for different ecosystem
ASCI Organic grower
Special activities
Seed production programmes are organised in the farmers field for fodder varieties and make it available to the farmers and institution in Tamil Nadu and other states through Public Private Partnership mode (PPP Mode)
Cluster front line demonstration under National food security mission for achieving higher productivity in pulses and oilseeds to obtain higher farm income
Implementation of Technology Demonstration Components (TDC) for drought tolerant and short duration varieties in groundnut and pulses & Insitu moisture conservation practices and integrated farming system models in NICRA scheme at Vadavathur & Jambumadai village funded by CRIDA, Hyderabad
Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode developed for paddy seeds, groundnut and pulses seeds procured from the farmers and distributed to the other needy farmers
Special activities in Tribal sub plan at Kollihills
DIVISION OF HORTICULTURE
Horticulture division deals with crop production technologies for Fruits ,Vegetables, Plantation crops, Ornamental & Flower crops, Spices & Condiments, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Integrated farming system, organic horticulture and certification etc to the farming community.
Need based training programmes conducted
Integrated crop management practices (ICM) for fruits viz., Banana, Mango, Guava, Pomegranate, Sapota, Acid lime, Jack, Jamun, Papaya and Pine apple
ICM practices in Vegetables viz., Small onion, Tapioca, Chillies, Tomato, Brinjal, Bellary onion, Radhish, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Beetroot, Carrot, Annual moringa, Curry leaf and Amaranthus
ICM practices in Spices & condiments viz., Turmeric, Pepper, Clove, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Coriander and Mint
ICM practices in flower crops viz., Rose,Jasmine,Tuberose,Neerium,Marigold, Chrysanthemum and Ixora
ICM practices in Plantation crops viz., Arecanut and Coffee
ICM practices in Medicinal and aromatic plants
Poly house cultivation of vegetables & flower crops
Propagation and nursery management in vegetables, fruits, ornamental & flower crops.
Integrated farming system for different ecosystem in Namakkal district
Organic horticulture
Roof top gardening in vegetable crops
Ornamental gardening
Training programmes of innovative technologies conducted
Canopy management and crop regulation techniques in horticultural crops
High Density planting in fruits & vegetable crops
Off season cultivation of vegetables
Special activities
Implementation of Technology Demonstration Components (TDC) in Crop modules viz., drought mitigation technologies in small onion, cucurbits & jasmine in NICRA scheme at Vadavathur & Jambumadai village funded by CRIDA, Hyderabad
Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode developed between KVK, farmers & other stakeholders for production and supply of planting materials of fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, spices and other inputs of horticultural crops mainly micronutrient mixtures for vegetables, banana & mango
Special activities in Tribal sub plan at Kollihills
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENTOMOLOGY
Entomology division deals with plant protection technologies for Paddy, Sorghum, Maize, Minor millets, Pulses, Oilseeds and fodder crops, apiculture, sericulture, organic pest management and storage pests management, mushrooms, etc., to the farming community.
Need based training programmes conducted
Integrated insect –pests and diseases management in Cereals s and Minor millets
Integrated crop insect –pests and diseases in Pulses
Integrated insect –pests and diseases management in oilseeds crops
Integrated insect –pests and diseases management in cash crops
Integrated insect –pests and diseases management in plantations crops
Integrated insect –pests and diseases management in different fodder crops
Integrated farming system for different ecosystem with apiculture and sericulture
Organic based Integrated insect –pests and diseases management in different crops
Apiculture, sericulture and mushrooms rearing technology
Preparation of different organic pest management products
Mass production of different biocontrol agents
Mushroom and spawn production technology
Special activities
Income generation activity and development of integrated pest management modules in NICRA scheme at Vadavathur & Jambumadai village funded by CRIDA, Hyderabad
Under revolving fund-Mass production of different biocontrol agents and distributed to the other needy farmers
Special activities in Tribal sub plan at Kollihills
DIVISION OF SOIL SCIENCE
Soil Science division deals with soil fertility management for agriculture, horticulture to the farming community.
Need based training programmes conducted
Importance of Soil & Water testing
Soil health management
Integrated Nutrient Management practice
Balanced use of fertilizers
Fertilizer use efficiency
Fertigation
Method of fertilizer application
Role of bio fertilizer & organic manures in soil fertility improvement
Problematic soil management
Organic farming
Soil fertility management under drought condition
Drought management
Special activities
Implementation of Technology Demonstration Components (TDC) for drought tolerant and short duration varieties in groundnut and pulses & Insitu moisture conservation practices and integrated farming system models in NICRA scheme at Vadavathur & Jambumadai village funded by CRIDA, Hyderabad
Special activities in Tribal sub plan at Kollihills
Soil & water testing laboratory is in operation since 2011 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal. Soil & water health cards issued along with recommendation to farmers. The Parameters being analysesd is presented here under
DIVISION OF FISHERIES
Fisheries division deals with production technologies for Poly culture of carps, Milk fish and Litopenaeus vannamei. Popularization of backyard ornamental fish culture, cage culture, Integrated Farming System model for garden lands.
Need based training programmes conducted
Method demonstration of value added fish products
Fabrication of glass aquarium tanks
Fish feed preparation & fish processing methods
Training programmes offered carp farming, prawn farming
Polyculture of carp and prawn
Integrated fish farming
Pangasius farming
Murrel farming
GIFT Tilapia culture
Ornamental fish farming
Shrimp farming
Seabass farming
Cage rearing of fishes
Fish processing methods, value added fish products
Fish seed production and rearing
Crab fattening and fish feed preparation
Training programmes of innovative technologies conducted
Trained 60 farmers on Capacity building program-Better Management Practices (BMP)
in Carp Farms and Value added fish products through the fund raised from National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
Special activities
Fish Farming in Water Bodies as an alternative livelihood for local communities – Pangasius culture in NICRA scheme at Vadavathur & Jambumadai village funded by CRIDA, Hyderabad
Special Programme on EDP - Value added fish products and Skill Development Programme
Special activities in Tribal sub plan at Kollihills
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Administrative Building
Training Hall
Meeting Hall
Soil and Water Testing Laboratory
Information Dissemination Centre
Sales Centre
Library
Farmers Hostel
Non Teaching Staff Quarters
Teaching Staff Quarters
Generator
Automatic Weather Station
Seed Godown
Farm house
Temperory Meeting Shelter
Feed mill
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Fodder Crops
Hydroponics Fodder Production
Progeny Orchard
Vegetable Seed Production
Shadenet Nursery
Agroforestry
Azolla
Coconut nursery
Vermicompost Production
Mushroom Shed
Honey Bee Rearing
Bio Control Agents Production
Slatted Goat Floor
Slatted Sheep Floor
Deep Litter System for Desi Bird Rearing
Cage System of Poultry Rearing
Incubator
Dairy Shed
Piggery Shed
Fish Pond
Ornamental Fish Rearing
Laser Drip
Composting Unit
Protein Bank
Products for sale
Fodder seeds and setts
Agriculture and Horticulture seeds
Fruit saplings and coconut saplings
Crop boosters and micronutrient mixtures
Biofertilizers and biocontrol agents, honey value added millet products
Books & DVDs on livestock rearing
Desi chicken, goat, sheep, dairy animals and pigs
Mineral mixture & poultry vaccines
Fish species
Faculty
Name of the faculty
Designation
Mobile#
Email id
Dr. K. Velmurugan
Professor and Head
9443441098 |
7904466319
rkaruvel@gmail.com
Dr. P.G. Thenmozhi
Professor (Home Science)
9443470198
drpgtm@gmail.com
Dr. S. Alagudurai
Professor (Agronomy)
9786679700
jaialagu@gmail.com
Dr. C. Sankar
Assistant Professor (Entomology)
9943008802
csankaraento@gmail.com
Dr. N. Muthusamy
Assistant Professor (Animal Nutrition)
9626414346
muthu.ann@gmail.com
Dr. S. Sathya
Assistant Professor (Soil Science)
9787788005
sathyasivanandham@gmail.com
Dr. S. Paulpandi
Assistant Professor (Fisheries)
7358594841
paulpandi_s@yahoo.co.in
Dr. M. Daisy
Farm Manager
9626553777
mdaisy.nkl@gmail.com
Professor and Head,
KKRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA
VC&RI campus, Namakkal 637 002,
Tel.: +91-4286 266345/650
Email:kvk-namakkal@tanuvas.org.in | Kvk.namakkal2004@gmail.com
