The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore.
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
KVKs have been recognized as effective institutional links between agricultural research and extension system in the country. KVK are one of the effective and well-tested frontline extension system at the district level which functions with the mandate of Technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of technology / products.
Tamil Nadu has a total of ICAR – KVKs of which 15 KVKs are under the administrative control of TNAU
Activities of KVKs
To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for each KVK,
- 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.
- Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
- 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.
- 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, and livestock) and make it available to farmers.
