The overall mandate of the KVK is to develop and disseminate location specific technological modules at district level through Technology Assessment, Refinement and Demonstration and to act as Knowledge and Resource Centre for agriculture and its allied activities. Read more

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of Thiruvarur District is located at Needamangalam in Nagappattinam-Gudulur NH 67. It is functioning since 2004 under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) with the guidelines prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to cater to the needs of the farming community of Thiruvarur district with the major objective of Transfer of Technology in agriculture and allied fields. Krishi Vigyan Kendra is located 30 km away from Thanjavur and Thiruvarur Towns.

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Thiruvarur is located in the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu ie, Cauvery delta zone. Majority of the farmers in the operational area of the KVK do practice rice based cropping system. In line with the cropping pattern of the district, the KVK, Thiruvarur has tailored its activities towards the location specificity of the problems. The activities are mostly concentrated towards addressing problems and transferring knowledge pertaining to rice and rice based farming systems..

The activities of KVK was diverse, innovative and penetrative which transformed the contours of farming in Thiruvarur District. The interventions of mechanization in rice like Drum seeded rice, rice trasplanter, Cono weeder and Combine harvester has gone a long way in transforming the lives of farmers socially and economically. The success stories of farmers taking up mechanization in rice, IPM in rice, cotton and other vegetable crops, alternate crops, promotion of integrated farming system with fish and animal husbandry stood testimony to the reach of the KVK to the unreached. The KVK has been identified as Lead training centre in precision farming for seven districts due to its impressive performance in farmers field in terms of coverage of more acreage under precision farming. The rich blend of extension methods like on campus and off campus trainings, demand driven FLDs, need based OFTs, Participatory demonstrations, diagnostic field visits, farmers field schools, Campaigns, Focus Group Discussions, computer conferencing is the forte of the KVK.   The KVK has stood distinguished through establishment of demonstration units on slatted goat rearing, Backyard Poultry, Composted Coirpith Unit, Vermicompost , Rain Water harvesting system and Inland fish culture unit, mushroom shed, Model roof top nutritional garden , Model Herbal garden , Rice + fish + Azolla Cultivation,  Hydrophonix, Community shade net and IFS units

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The following is the list of problems and thrust areas on which KVK, Thiruvarur has been concentrating since its inception.

Information related on new technologies,weather based advisories,Pest and Disease problems, Soil health management,Varietal information, Cultural practices, Training and meeting information are published  through leading dailies regularly

Newspaper Messages

2019-20: 239

2018-19: 168

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Details of sponsored projects/programmes implemented by KVK

1. Revival of Millets in Cauvery Delta through Capacity Building on Improved Production Technologies and Value Addition in Millets
2. .Tamil Nadu- Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TN IAMP)
3. NICRA (National Innovation on Climate Resilient Agriculture)

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“Best Mechanized  farmer award ”

Th.D.Rajkumar, Devangudi, Needamangalam Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Best Mechanized  farmer ” award during Mechanized Mela held at TNAU, Coimbatore on 14.02.2020 from the Honourable Vice Chancellor of TNAU

  “Best Oral Presentation Award ”

Dr. M.Ramasubramanian, Programme Coordinator and Associate Professor (Agrl.Extn) of this Krishi Vigyan Kendra received the “Best Oral Presentation Award “ in National Conference on Doubling farmers income through Scientific Approaches organized by Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, during 20-21 December 2019 at Kumulur

“Best Oral Presentation Award ”

 Dr. M.Ramasubramanian, Programme Coordinator and Associate Professor (Agrl.Extn) of this Krishi Vigyan Kendra received the “Best Oral Presentation Award “ in International Conference on Extension for Strengthening Agricultural Research and Development (eSARDD-2019) jointly organized by ICAR ATARI, Bangaluru, Extension Education Society, Coimbatore and ICAR-JSS KVK, Mysuru during 14-16 December 2019 at Mysuru

“Best Stakeholders Award ”

  Dr. R.Ramesh, Assistant Professor (Agrl.Ento) of this Krishi Vigyan Kendra received the “Best Stakeholders Award “ in recognition of contribution for implementation of Plant Clinic Programme in Tamil Nadu conducted by MSSRF & CABI – Plantwise on 29.11.2019 at MSSRF, Chennai

“Best Extension Professional Award”

Dr.A.Anuratha, Assistant Professor (SS&AC) received the  “Best Extension Professional Award” in recognition of her performance in the faculty development programme during 2018 from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on 01.07.2019 during the foundation day

“Best KVK Scientist Award ”

Dr. M.Ramasubramanian, Assistant Professor (Agrl.Extn) of this Krishi Vigyan Kendra received the “Best KVK Scientist Award ” during the National Seminar on “Integrated Farming System for enhancing Farmers Income and Nutritional Security” organized by Indian Society of Extension Education held at West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Belgachia, Kolkata on 05.12.2018-07.12.2018

“Farm Innovator Award”

Th. E.Gowri shangar, Manaparavai, Kudavasal Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Farm Innovator Award ” on behalf of his father Th.R.T.Elangovan for Modified Drum seeder from the Director, ATARI, Hydrabad on 14.04.2018 in the Farmers Innovation meet chaired by Dr.A.K.Singh, Deputy Director General (Extension), ICAR, New Delhi 

“Best poster Award”

Dr.R.Ramesh, Assistant Professor(Agrl.Entomology) received the “Best Poster Award ” during International Conference on Invigorating Transformation of Farm Extension towards Sustainable Development: Futuristic Challenges and Prospects INTFES-18 on 09& 10 March 2018 by the Extension Education Society, TNAU Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 

“Best Book Award”

Dr.R.Ramesh, Assistant Professor(Agrl.Entomology) received the “Best Book Award given by the Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society ” from the Honourable Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during the ” 3 rd National Conference on Agricultural Scientific Tamil” organized by TNAU jointly with Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society, New Delhi on 12& 13.08.2018. He also received the “Best popular article Award”

“Best Popular Articles Award”

Dr.R.Ramesh, Assistant Professor(Agrl.Entomology) received the “Best Book Award given by the Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society ” during the ” 2 nd National Conference on Agricultural Scientific Tamil” organized by TNAU jointly with Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society, New Delhi during 2016-17

“Best Popular Articles Award”

Dr.R.Ramesh, Assistant Professor(Agrl.Entomology) received the “Best Book Award given by the Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society ” during the ” 2 nd National Conference on Agricultural Scientific Tamil” organized by TNAU jointly with Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society, New Delhi during 2016-17

“Velanmai chemmal Award”

Th.M.Deivamani, Manamkaathankottagam, Mannargudi Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Best Farmer Award ” from TNAU Coimbatore during 2016

“Best Farm Machineries user Award”

Th.Balaguru ,Vettaithidal, Mannargudi Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Best Farm Machineries user award ” from TNAU Coimbatore during 2016

“Young Innovative Farmer Award”

Th. Jeetaman Krishna Rajappanchavadi, Neeedamangalam Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Young Innovative Farmer Award ” during 2016

“Best Mechanized Farmer Award”

Th. Gopalraman, Vellukudi, Mannargudi Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Best Mechanized Farmer Award ” during 2015

“Best Stall Award”

ICAR KVK, Thiruvarur Thiruvalanchuzhi, District received the “Best Stall Award ” during ARYAA workshop organized by MSSRF, Chennai at Agricultural College and ResearchbInstitute , Trichirapalli during 2015 

“Farmer Encourager Award”

Th.Asokan, Thiruvalanchuzhi, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Farmer Encourager Award ” during Southern Region Agri Expo and State level Farmers day at TNAU, Coimbatore (2014-15)

“Best Farmer Award”

Th.M.Deivamani, Manamkaathankottagam, Mannargudi Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Best Farmer Award ” from Malarum Velanmai 2015 at Coimbatore 

“Velanmai Chemmal award ”

Th.D.Rajkumar, Devangudi, Needamangalam Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Velanmai Chemmal” award during State level Farmers day at TNAU, Coimbatore on 11.01.2014 from the Honourable Minister for Agriculture

“Best Stall award”

This Krishi Vigyan Kendra was awarded with “Best Stall award” among KVKs put up stalls in the 2011 Farmers day exhibitions held during State level Farmers day 2011 at TNAU, Coimbatore. The Programme Coordinator Dr.T.Senguttuvan received the award from Dr. K.K.Krishnamoorthy, Former Dean, AC&RI, Madurai. 

“Best Innovative Rice Farmer 2011”

Th. R.T.Elangovan, Manapparavai in Kudavasal Taluk of Thiruvarur District was     rewarded with “Best Innovative Rice Farmer 2011” by Directorate of Rice Research Hydrabad, on 2nd August,2011 for his innovation of Elangesh Modified Rice Drum Seeder.

“Velanmai Chemmal award ”

Th.K.Mehanathan, Eda Melaiyur, Mannargudi Taluk of Thiruvarur District received the “Velanmai Chemmal” award during State level Farmers day at TNAU, Coimbatore during 23.07.2011 to 24.07.2011 from the Honourable Minister for Agriculture for having achieved higher yield in Brinjal under Precision farming in rice belt.

“Best Innovative farmer of Thiruvarur District -2010”

Th.S.Balaguru, Vettaithidal, Karunavoor Post of Thiruvarur District was selected and invited for presentation of his innovation of “Modified SRI marker” at the National Farm innovators Meet held at KVK, Mysore during 12-13 November 2010. He was rewarded with a citation and cash award of Rs 2000/-

“Best KVK in Tamil Nadu”- Award

This Krishi Vigyan Kendra, bagged the most coveted, prestigious “Best KVK Award” for the year 2008 among 14 KVKs of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. The award was received in the festive colorful function of 40th Foundation day of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University held on 01.06.2010.The activities of Thiruvarur KVK was diverse, innovative and penetrative which transformed the contours of farming in Thiruvarur district. The Programme Coordinator Dr.T.Senguttuvan received the award from Dr.Thangaraj, Vice Chancellor, TANUVAS, Chennai.